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CUB Working to Minimize Rate Impact of New Avista Rate Increase Request
Posted on February 17, 2022 by Mike Goetz
Tags, Energy
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 »
Gas Myth: All Gas Appliances Work in Power Outages
Posted on February 15, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
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 »
CUB Supports “Yes” Vote on Emergency Heat Relief for Renters (SB 1536)
Posted on February 8, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
In 2021, communities across Oregon experienced deadly record-breaking heat. Many people, especially renters, were left without life-saving access to cooling in or near their homes. A new bill, Emergency Heat Relief for Renters (SB 1536), seeks to keep Oregonians safe... Read More »
CUB Supports “Yes” Vote on Emergency Heat Relief for Communities (HB 4058)
Posted on February 3, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
Over the past few years, Oregon has been hit by many extreme weather events. From wildfires to historic heat waves to ice storms, communities across the state have suffered. A new bill, Emergency Heat Relief for Communities (HB 4058), will... Read More »
Idaho Power Planning Speedy Coal Exits, More Clean Energy
Posted on February 2, 2022 by Sudeshna Pal
Tags, Energy
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 Urges Yes Vote on Reach Code Bill (SB 1518)
Posted on January 28, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
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!
Buildings are the second largest and longest lasting... Read More »