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 biomass electricity generation... Read More »

For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we discuss how to understand your energy bill. This guide is for customers of Pacific Power who have standard bills. If you... Read More »

CUB is a big proponent of energy efficiency. Energy efficiency saves money, reduces emissions, and has been a major focus of CUB’s work since 1984. In the context of my work at CUB, I recently became aware of a new energy... Read More »

On June 8, 2021, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) gave NW Natural the go-ahead to launch its first renewable natural gas (RNG) project under Oregon’s first-of-its-kind RNG program. The rules governing this program were created via Senate Bill 98, passed... Read More »

As the energy sector is making strides toward an emissions-free future, CUB is actively participating in several regulatory proceedings to find out the best possible way to make this transition. As a member of CUB staff, I have worked on... Read More »

Editor’s Note: On April 25, 2022 the Oregon Public Utility Commission issued its final decision in PGE’s general rate case. The decision includes several victories for CUB and for PGE’s residential customers. Thanks to CUB’s advocacy, the rate increase was whittled down to $10... Read More »