The need for Distribution System Planning (DSP) stems from the rapid changes that the electric grid is currently experiencing. The electric system is evolving quickly, including a move away from the traditional one-way power flow toward a two-way flow enabled... Read More »

Pacific Power filed its first general rate case in seven years back in February before the COVID-19 crisis. The company proposes to raise Oregon rates by $12 million to boost the profit margin of its corporate parent, Berkshire Hathaway. It’s clear... Read More »

COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United States, resulting in increased hospitalizations and virus-related deaths. Here in Oregon (as of July 10), there have been over 11,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and a steady stream of new infections are... Read More »

Pacific Power’s (PAC) transition away from coal took a step forward this month as the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved PAC’s 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP retires five coal plants by 2025 and lays out a plan to... Read More »

Editor’s note: This blog was published on the CUB Blog on July 30, 2019, and has been reposted here with substantial edits.

Portland General Electric’s (PGE) Peak Time Rebate program has been in place for a year. This program provides a financial... Read More »

Summer is almost here, but with warmer weather can come higher cooling costs, whether you live in an apartment or own your home. CUB has compiled the following strategies to reduce energy and save money this summer.

Electricity bills have two... Read More »