CUB Energy Policy Conference

During CUB’s review of Avista’s request for a rate increase, we found that Oregon’s second-largest gas company is charging customers in Southern Oregon exorbitant and unnecessary amounts for expanding its fossil fuel system. This unfairly costs customers millions of dollars a... Read More »

CUB’s work has led to a refund to Portland General Electric customers on July 1, 2023. Approximately $3 million will be refunded to residential customers for costs related to the now-closed Boardman Coal Plant.

This refund will extend for the next... Read More »

As summer months continue to grow hotter each year, the risk of large-scale wildfires in Oregon continues to increase. Many people in Oregon live in high wildfire-risk areas. It’s essential to prepare ahead of time for wildfires to ensure you and... Read More »

The 2023 Legislative session ended on June 25th, with crucial bills making it to the Governor’s desk in the nick of time. The passage of these bills happened largely due to the hard work of everyday Oregonians, pushing for their voices to... Read More »

Pacific Power is attempting to open the door to pass off more than $90 million to customers after being found liable for the Labor Day Fires. If approved, this could mean the very communities affected by the wildfires Pacific Power... Read More »

This week’s court decision found Pacific Power liable for damages related to the 2020 Labor Day fires. The jury looked at the evidence and found that Pacific Power’s conduct was reckless. These are troubling findings for Oregon’s second-largest electric utility.

We rely... Read More »