Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the Protecting Oregonians With Energy Responsibility (POWER) Act (HB 3546) with strong bipartisan support. Legislators voted 41:16 in favor of holding data centers accountable for their own energy costs. The legislation addresses one... Read More »

Oregon’s for-profit electric utilities need some encouragement to make choices that reflect Oregonians’ values. Between skyrocketing costs, wildfire destruction, and struggles to reduce emissions, the existing model of utility regulation is becoming more and more harmful to customers.

Oregon has the... Read More »

With half of the 2025 legislative session now behind us, CUB staff are working hard to ensure energy affordability remains a top priority in Salem. We’re advocating for the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) to make energy affordable for all Oregonians.... Read More »

Last week, we saw the devastating news that the federal government fired the entire staff in charge of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). For decades, this program has provided essential relief funds to those who cannot afford their... Read More »

Avista gas customers in Southern and Eastern Oregon will see a small change on their billing rates this fall. Average single-family customers will see an increase of 2% ($1.36/month) while multi-family customers will see a small decrease of -1% (-$0.30/month).... Read More »

The House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protections held a public hearing and written comment period for HB 3792 on March 27th. We expect a vote in this committee in the coming weeks. If you would like to help move... Read More »