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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »