CUB has written opening testimony in response to Portland General Electric (PGE)’s proposed rate increase. Within that testimony, CUB has proposed to refund several million dollars from the Boardman coal plant to customers. CUB has proposed to reduce PGE’s rate request to... Read More »

Four years ago, the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) launched a pilot program to replace old, inefficient manufactured homes. The pilot was conducted in the cities of Portland, Roseburg, and Glide, Oregon and involved several dozen households. The pilot has... Read More »

For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we will discuss how to understand your energy bill. This guide is for customers of NW Natural.

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Natural gas bills for all the Oregon natural gas utilities are increasing this November. The average NW Natural residential customer will experience a 13.2 percent bill increase for gas costs as of November 1, 2021. The average residential customer of... Read More »

The 2021 CUB Energy Policy Conference, Changing Climates: Reliability and Resilience in our Energy Systems, took place in a virtual format on Friday, October 15. Those in the audience represented a wide range of stakeholders in the energy policy space,... Read More »

Natural gas is a fossil fuel, and the climate crisis makes clear that we must stop burning fossil fuels. This fact raises questions about the future of natural gas. It also poses significant risks to customers who will likely face... Read More »