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What is Renewable Natural Gas?

Gas utilities rely on selling us fossil fuel energy to make money. This creates a big challenge as Oregon implements clean, renewable energy policies. As many gas companies turn to alternatives to gas, we must ask: what is renewable natural... Read More »


Speakers participating in CUB’s 2022 Annual Members’ Meeting panel – top row l-r: Nikita Daryanani, Aya Cockram, Jennifer Hill-Hart (moderator); bottom row l-r: Greer Ryan, Jim Plantico
Speakers participating in CUB’s 2022 Annual Members’ Meeting panel – top row l-r: Nikita Daryanani, Aya Cockram, Jennifer Hill-Hart (moderator); bottom row l-r: Greer Ryan, Jim Plantico

Decarbonizing Communities: 2022 CUB Annual Meeting

On Wednesday May 25, 2022, from 6-7:00pm, CUB will be hosting our virtual annual members’ meeting. This webinar, Decarbonizing Communities, will bring together four CUB partners working on reducing climate pollution in different areas of Oregon. Register for free today!

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Pacific Power Seeks Largest Residential Rate Increase in 20 Years

Editor’s Note: CUB will be advocating for Oregon households throughout this case. We will be fighting back against shifting risk to customers and unfair bill increases. But we need your help. You can speak up at a virtual public hearing at... Read More »

This year, Pacific Power wants to raise bills for Oregon households by 14%, $106 million. For an average customer, this would be an additional $13.35 for their monthly bill. This proposed increase would be even worse on summer cooling bills, especially in Southern and Eastern Oregon.


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Speaking Up on Utility Issues: Public Comment Hearings at the Public Utility Commission

Editor’s Note: The next Public Comment Hearing will address the Pacific Power proposed rate increase. This hearing is coming up on Tuesday, May 24th at 6 pm. CUB needs your help to speak out against the proposed $106 million (14%) increase... Read More »

Are you interested in speaking up about utility issues that impact you? Many customers see changes like increasing bills but don’t know what to do about it. Here’s what you can expect at a Public Comment Hearing, how you can join, and how to submit comments.


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Are Gas Utilities Prepared to Meet Oregon Climate Goals?

Oregon has established requirements for gas utilities to reduce their emissions that contribute to climate change. Oregon’s gas utilities are suing to prevent the state from enforcing these reductions. But can utilities even comply with these regulations? Can they effectively decarbonize... Read More »

CUB had hoped that an investigation into the future of natural gas would add some clarity. But based on the draft report, there is a lot more work to be done. Can utilities even comply with Oregon climate regulations? Can they effectively decarbonize their systems? And what risk does this place on gas utility customers?



CUB Advocates for Ways to Mitigate Economic Costs of Decarbonization

Oregon gas utilities and several business groups recently challenged the state’s Climate Protection Plan. The Plan aims to reduce Oregon’s climate emissions and address the effects of climate change, particularly for communities of color, tribal, low-income, and rural communities.

Groups challenging the... Read More »

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