
PGE Files for Largest Bill Increase in 20 Years
Posted on April 4, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
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. PGE’s request includes new investments in utility infrastructure and adjustments for increased... Read More »

Are Oregon Utility Customers Being Nickeled and Dimed?
Posted on March 28, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Increasingly, Oregon utilities are asking for more money from customers for one-off or specific programs. While this may sound inconsequential, it is a larger trend that concerns CUB and other consumer advocates. These single-issue surcharges help utilities avoid oversight and... Read More »

Small Pacific Power Rate Increase Starts April 1
Posted on March 23, 2023 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Pacific Power rates are increasing by 0.9% for residential customers on April 1, 2023. The average household will experience a $1.04 dollar increase on their utility bill.
Spring Increase to Reduce Winter Bill Impacts
Last year, Pacific Power won a rate... Read More »

CUB Supports the Oregon Building Resilience Package
Posted on March 20, 2023 by Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, Energy
Editor’s note: Lawmakers are currently considering the Building Resilience Package. Take action today and let your representative know that Oregonians support energy-efficient and resilient buildings!
This year, Oregon lawmakers are considering a package of bills that will help make our buildings more... Read More »

Protecting Oregon Customers from Wildfire Risk and Cost Increases
Posted on March 17, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
This spring, Pacific Power and Portland General Electric are both asking state regulators to approve more money for addressing wildfires. This will allow them to comply with a recent law that created wildfire protection plans.
CUB supports investments that make... Read More »

NW Natural Rate Increase Starts March 15
Posted on March 15, 2023 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy, General Interest
NW Natural residential customers’ bills will increase again starting March 15. This is a $6.73 monthly increase for the average household. This new rate will continue through October 31, 2023.
Spring Increase a Result of Winter Bill Credits
Last year, NW... Read More »
