CUB Energy Policy Conference

Too many Oregonians are struggling to pay their energy bills. Since 2021, Oregon’s largest utilities have increased billing rates by nearly 50%, leaving households on the hook for soaring energy bills. As of October 2024, over 150,000 Oregonians had their power... Read More »

We’re at a turning point in Oregon’s gas industry. This year, Avista is asking to increase billing rates by 7% for its gas customers in Southern and Eastern Oregon. The biggest cost Avista is looking at adding to customers’ bills is a... Read More »

A major issue for the 2025 Oregon legislature to address is energy affordability. The FAIR Energy Act is a bill that would better protect Oregon households from rising energy bills. We need your help to ensure this bill begins its... Read More »

Editor’s Note: Several amendments have been added to the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) as it has moved through the legislative process. CUB fully supports these amendments and stands by their intent to address Oregon’s energy affordability crisis. You can view those... Read More »

This year, Avista is asking to increase billing rates by 5-7% for its gas customers in Southern and Eastern Oregon. If approved, any changes would go into effect September 1, 2025.

Avista last asked for a rate increase in 2023, bringing... Read More »

The 2025 session has officially started at the Oregon State Legislature! From now until the end of June, CUB advocates will be hard at work ensuring that energy affordability is a top priority in Salem.

Energy Affordability is CUB’s top priority... Read More »