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Utilities 101: Understanding your Portland General Electric Bill (2023 Update)

For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we will discuss how to understand your energy bill. This guide is for customers of Portland General Electric (PGE) who have standard... Read More »

For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we will discuss how to understand your energy bill.

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Questions About Gas Stoves? Look Toward Induction!

There has been a lot of buzz recently about gas stoves. Whether you have a gas stove or are considering purchasing one, you may have some questions.

Both nationally and locally, government safety watchdogs are concerned about health risks associated... Read More »

There has been a lot of buzz recently about gas stoves. Whether you have a gas stove or are considering purchasing one, you may have some questions. CUB's suggestion: look towards induction stoves instead!


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NW Natural’s Resource Planning Raises Questions at CUB

In late 2022, NW Natural filed its long-term resource plan with state utility regulators. As Oregon moves forward in reducing climate pollution from our energy systems, this plan will have long-lasting impacts on meeting state goals.

The main question NW Natural... Read More »


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2023 Oregon Legislative Session Starts

Every year, CUB staff works hard to advocate for fair and affordable utilities in Salem. We are excited to get to work at the 2023 Oregon Legislative Session.

Although many bills are still in the works CUB will be advocating... Read More »

The 2023 Oregon Legislative Session starts 1/17! “I'm looking forward to getting down to the nitty-gritty of what planning for a clean energy future looks like. We’ll have honest conversations about how this new direction could impact customers, particularly their wallets.” – Jennifer Hill-Hart, CUB Policy Manager


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Pacific Power Bills Increase in 2023

Editor’s Note: Some of the press has indicated a smaller percentage increase for residential Pacific Power customers in 2023. However, there was an error in reporting the correct price increase.

Pacific Power residential customers received a large rate increase increased on... Read More »

Pacific Power residential customers received a large rate increase increased on Jan 1. The average residential customer will receive a rate increase of $19.45 (21%). Although this is a large increase, CUB’s advocacy helped lower the impact on Oregon households.

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CUB’s Top Priorities: Advocating for Consumers in 2023

Although 2023 is just starting, CUB staff is already hard at work. This year, we’re tackling major issues facing Oregonians’ utility needs: fighting increasing energy bills, pushing for more energy-efficient buildings, and working to create a just clean energy future.

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From making buildings more energy efficient to fighting for affordable energy bills, CUB has a lot coming up in 2023! Read about our advocacy priorities this year to protect Oregon households' utility interests on the CUB Blog.

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