On March 10 at 6:00pm, the public will have an opportunity to provide comments on NW Natural’s proposed rate increase. Sign up with CUB to receive more information on how to add your own comments, reminders, and updates on this case!

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Too often, low-income customers across Oregon must choose between paying energy bills or paying for food, medicine, and other essentials. But starting in April, Oregonians will begin to see the rollout of income-qualified energy assistance opportunities from regulated electric and... Read More »

NW Natural is seeking to increase its rates by $81 million. Under NW Natural’s proposal, residential customers would see a rate increase of $57 million, or 11.8 percent.

Despite seeking this double-digit percentage increase, NW Natural is also asking regulators... Read More »

Where does our energy come from? Here at CUB, much of our work is predicated on the belief that shedding light on this question for utility customers is good for their interests. In this blog, CUB explains the Lewis River... Read More »

Avista Utilities has requested approval from state regulators to raise customer rates in Oregon. Avista is a natural gas utility that serves parts of Southern and Eastern Oregon, including Roseburg, Medford, Klamath Falls, and La Grande. Under Avista’s proposal, its Oregon... Read More »

Many households depend on natural gas for their heating, hot water, and cooking. But do you know which of your appliances will keep working if the electricity goes out? The answer may surprise you!

Unfortunately, only a select few of your... Read More »