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 »

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 »

Regulators have approved CUB’s proposal to end residential deposits for Portland General Electric (PGE) and consider refunding overpayments customers made on the closed Boardman coal plant. On April 25, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued its final decision in PGE’s... Read More »

Portland General Electric (PGE) has asked regulators to increase its residential customer rates by 2.6 percent. Pacific Power has asked to increase residential rates by 5.2 percent. The requests are triggered by power cost changes. These numbers will change throughout... Read More »

When looking at available options for stovetops in your kitchen, you want the best bang for your buck. One of the common myths circulated about natural gas is that it is the most efficient option. Gas and electricity are often... Read More »

On Friday April 22, CUB submitted analysis to regulators showing that NW Natural is not justified in seeking a 12 percent residential bill increase. This rate hike would be on top of November 2021’s increase of 13 percent. If approved, customers... Read More »