CUB and other community advocates are more than ready to see our electric utilities’ first Clean Energy Plans. While advocates have been highly involved in creating these plans, utilities have delayed the process. CUB is concerned that these delays will harm... Read More »

This spring, Portland General Electric (PGE) is asking regulators to approve a new bill increase for customers. At $338 million, this is the largest request in over 20 years. 

On May 3 at 6pm, PGE customers and community advocates will have a... Read More »

Many households struggle to afford their utility bills at some point. In this blog, we lay out how to ensure you are protected when you cannot afford your utilities as a renter in Oregon.

There are different ways you can... Read More »

We’re about halfway through this year’s session of the Oregon Legislature and a lot has happened! CUB is happy to share that the majority of our priority bills for this year are alive and well. This year, there are some big... Read More »

As a renter, there are a few options for how you can be expected to handle your utility. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a renter is important for making sure your utilities are handled properly!

In your rental agreement,... Read More »

Oregon’s utilities need to clean up their system to meet state climate regulations. For electric utilities, the pathway is pretty well established. Natural gas utilities, however, have to figure out how to reduce emissions from a system almost entirely based on... Read More »