Idaho Power is planning to expand its clean energy resources while speeding up retirements of its existing coal resources. This move is a major shift in the company’s vision of its future resource mix. The plan includes substantial solar, wind, and... Read More »

CUB is engaging our readers to help advocate for this and other CUB priority bills in the 2022 Oregon legislative session. Learn about all the bills CUB is supporting and take action here!

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In a major win for customers, Portland General Electric (PGE) has agreed to permanently stop collecting residential customer deposits. This change removes a big barrier to accessing electricity service (and housing) for many low-income customers.

Across the country, nearly all utilities... Read More »

Here at CUB, we’re gearing up for a very busy year of advocating for utility consumers like you. Already, we’re hard at work preparing for the legislative session, multiple rate cases, and ensuring the utilities comply with the Climate Protection Plan.... Read More »

Last month (December 2021), Oregon adopted the Climate Protection Program. This program is designed to reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2035 and 90 percent by 2050. Oregon’s program is one of the strongest in the country and... Read More »

A big change is coming in 2022 for cellular networks. This year, all major cell carriers will be shutting down their 3G networks. This marks a big change for customers with older phones and connected devices. Read on to see... Read More »