CUB is deeply disappointed with today’s Supreme Court ruling that limits the EPA’s authority to regulate climate pollution from existing power plants. From wildfires to heat domes, climate change is here, and it is costing lives and livelihoods. Our communities need an... Read More »

On May 12, 2022 on the CUB blog, we detailed some of the biggest issues in Pacific Power’s general rate case. The company is requesting a 14 percent rate hike ($106 million) and has also requested an ongoing power cost increase... Read More »

Editor’s Note: Join CUB on Tuesday, July 12 at 5:30pm to tell regulators to hold natural gas companies accountable. The Public Utility Commission will listen to public comments on the future of natural gas in Oregon - but we need to... Read More »

It is the middle of June and here in northwest Oregon, summer is still eluding us. Nonetheless, now is the time to prepare to capture bill savings on hot days when there is a lot of strain on the electric... Read More »

Summer is almost here, but with warmer weather can come higher cooling costs, whether you rent or own your home. How can you stay cool while saving energy?

Cooling without Air Conditioning

Air conditioning units can be expensive, both to run and... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission will be accepting public comments on the Pacific Power Rate Case through June 22, 2022. If you would like to add your comments, you can do so using CUB’s Action Form or by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the... Read More »