Pacific Power filed its 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with Oregon regulators in December 2021. The utility’s plan included Natrium, a small modular reactor nuclear plant to be built in an old coal plant in Wyoming. CUB’s analysis found that the... Read More »

During a severe weather event such as a wildfire or storm, power outages can happen due to damage to power lines and poles. Under specific circumstances, electric utilities may shutoff electricity during extreme and dangerous weather conditions that may cause... Read More »

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 »

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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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 »

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 »