CUB is a key advocate for customer benefits in an Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) distribution system planning (DSP) investigation. First, though, what is the distribution system and what kind of planning is needed?

The distribution system takes power from high... Read More »

If you are seeking a quick and accessible way to save money on your monthly electricity bill, installing LED light bulbs in your home should be your first stop. LED (“light-emitting diode”) lightbulbs are an energy efficient way to light a... Read More »

Portland General Electric’s (PGE) 2019 Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Process came to a conclusion as the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) released the final Acknowledgement Order on PGE’s IRP. This Order No. 20-152 , released on May 6, 2020, documents the... Read More »

Both of the two medium-sized natural gas utilities in Oregon, Avista and Cascade, want to increase natural gas rates. Avista is seeking to increase rates by $6.8 million; Cascade is seeking an increase of $4.5 million. These rate increases are... Read More »

During the month of June, NW Natural residential customers will receive a $16.88 (average) bill credit due to ratepayer owned natural gas storage. In this blog, we will provide background on natural gas storage and why it is valuable to... Read More »

EV owners in Southeast Portland have a new option for charging their vehicles as two new EV chargers were installed on curbside utility poles. The chargers, located in the Division/Clinton neighborhood, are Level 2 Chargers (240 volts) and the electricity... Read More »