On May 5th, 2023, the Public Utility Commission held a public hearing on Portland General Electric’s (PGE) proposed 14% bill increase. Organizations and individuals across the state testified against the rate increase. Many customers testified against the rate increase stating record... Read More »

The Utility Consumer Protection Bill (HB 3152) is officially dead. This bill would have safeguarded utility customers in Oregon from financial risk during the clean energy transition. The proposed bill added protections by moving the cost of fossil fuel expansion... Read More »

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 »