Utilities in the Pacific Northwest are ending February with a bang! In an unprecedented week, two different for-profit electric utilities announced they are selling their service area.

At the start of last week, Pacific Power announced a sale of its... Read More »

Editor’s Note: The next Public Comment Hearing will address the Cascade Natural Gas proposed billing rate increase on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 6 pm. CUB needs your help to speak out against the proposed $10.3 million (17.4%) increase for Oregon households. Read More »

This year, NW Natural is asking Oregon regulators to approve adding $15.5 million per year to customer bills starting October 31. This 1.4% increase would add about $1.40 a month for an average residential customer, with more in winter months... Read More »

A new year means new opportunities for CUB to advocate for Oregon’s utility customers. Across the state, Oregonians are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of living. High energy costs continue to hurt many households, making it even more essential... Read More »

On January 15, 2026, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland introduced the Power to the People Act. This bill aims to control the impacts of data centers across the country on households and other businesses. As data centers have... Read More »

This year, Cascade Natural Gas is asking regulators to approve a 17.4% increase in home billing rates. This is the first time Cascade has asked for a big increase since 2020. There is also a possibility that the increased amount... Read More »