CUB Energy Policy Conference

In its latest rate case, filed last December, NW Natural sought a 9.04 percent increase in rates for residential customers. That value was lowered after the passage of the 2017 Tax Act, which reduced the corporate income tax rate from... Read More »

Last Friday, April 13, I had the opportunity to represent CUB on a panel of utility representatives, regulators, and public interest stakeholders at a symposium entitled “Charging Forward: The Future of Energy in Oregon”, a joint effort between the University of... Read More »

CUB is pleased to announce its eighth annual CUB Policy Conference, taking place on Friday, October 19, 2018.

Returning once again to the Downtown Portland Hilton, this full day of networking, interactive panels, and keynote lectures will begin with an introduction... Read More »

In December we told you about the proposed merger of Hydro One, a utility based out of Ontario Canada, and Washington-based Avista.  Avista’s service territory includes parts of Oregon as well as Alaska and Idaho; in order to merge with Avista, Hydro... Read More »

CUB Leads Charge as Oregon Becomes a Net Neutrality Trail Blazer
CUB was the principal consumer advocate for HB 4155, ensuring net neutrality for Oregon Internet customers. After bipartisan votes in both the House and Senate, the Oregon Legislature sent the... Read More »

PGE has filed a request to raise rates by $86 million. For residential customers, bills would increase by an average of 6.3 percent. The company claims the main driver of the case is new capital investments, including a new customer... Read More »