
CUB Members and Community Groups Speak Out Against NW Natural
Posted on March 22, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
The Public Utility Commission will be accepting public comments on the NW Natural Rate Case through March 31, 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 »

2022 Oregon Short Legislative Session Wrap-up
Posted on March 16, 2022 by Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications
The 2022 Oregon Short Legislative Session ended with all CUB-supported bills becoming law. The new laws protect Oregonians’ access to energy efficient cooling and heating resources, support high-speed internet access, and help Oregon move closer toward building decarbonization. These successes were... Read More »

Action Alert: Public Hearing Allows Comments for NW Natural’s General Rate Case
Posted on March 2, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
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!
On... Read More »

New Income-Based Utility Assistance Programs Coming for Portland General Electric and Cascade Customers
Posted on March 1, 2022 by Kate Ayres
Tags, Energy
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 Wants to Collect $81 Million More From Customers
Posted on February 25, 2022 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy
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 »

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Where Our Energy Comes From: Lewis River Hydropower
Posted on February 23, 2022 by Will Gehrke
Tags, General Interest, Energy
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 »
