Commission Decision in NW Natural Docket Will Cost Customers
Posted on March 26, 2015 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a decision in a case CUB has been arguing against NW Natural, concerning clean-up of their historic properties. Last year the PUC rejected an agreement on this issue between CUB, NW Natural, PUC... Read More »
Same Old, Same Old….Except When It’s Not
Posted on March 19, 2015 by Jeff Bissonnette
Tags, Energy
One Oregon legislative session looks a lot like another: bills are introduced, committees meet and hear the bills, compromises are offered and some are accepted while others are not, some bills make it to the governor’s desk and some don’t. Of... Read More »
PGE Hints at Intention to Raise Rooftop Solar Costs
Posted on March 10, 2015 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy
PGE recently filed a general rate case asking the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to increase rates by a little more than 3% in 2016. CUB is just beginning its review of PGE’s request. However, our initial read did pick up on... Read More »
Portland Hydropower Project Introductions New Use for Water Systems
Posted on February 5, 2015 by Janice Thompson
Tags, Energy, Water/Wastewater
A new pilot hydropower project is underway by Lucid Energy in cooperation with the Portland Water Bureau. It’s fitting that this project is occurring in Portland, given the importance of hydropower and innovation in our region.
Lucid Energy is a Portland start-up... Read More »
CUB Settles Avista Rate Case
Posted on February 4, 2015 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy
CUB is working on many fronts this winter to minimize or avoid major rate increases across the state, and in the case of one utility company, we have good news to share. Working side by side with the staff of... Read More »
CUB Is In the House! (and the Senate)
Posted on January 16, 2015 by Jeff Bissonnette
Tags, Energy
The 2015 session of the Oregon Legislature got underway this week, with new and returning legislators being sworn in, along with the Governor. The session will officially start on February 2 and continue until about June.
CUB is at the Capitol... Read More »