
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, General Interest, Energy
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 »

CUB Opposes Pipeline Expansion Through Bend
Posted on February 28, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
This year, gas companies are trying to expand a natural gas pipeline through Bend. CUB is concerned about this large investment’s impact on Cascade customers’ bills and the utility meeting emission reduction requirements. CUB recently urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission... Read More »

Action Alert: Support the Oregon Utility Consumer Protection Bill
Posted on February 16, 2023 by Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Editor’s Note: The House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment is holding a hearing on the Utility Consumer Protection Bill on 3/1. Take action and tell legislators to support this bill!
Utilities are investing billions of dollars in pipelines and power plants,... Read More »

Oregon Report on Gas Utilities Highlights Risks to Customers
Posted on February 14, 2023 by Bob Jenks
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Customers of gas utilities are at risk as gas utilities attempt to reduce their climate impact according to a new report released by state utility regulators.
Oregon has adopted climate regulations that require Oregon’s three gas utilities to reduce their greenhouse... Read More »
