Over the last four years, CUB has seen a troubling trend of utilities asking for more money, more often. Oregon households are already struggling with the high cost of living and, with bills on the rise, energy affordability is a... Read More »

This year, NW Natural is asking to raise rates by 18% for residential customers. Gas bills have skyrocketed over the past five years. If this increase is approved, an average NW Natural home could pay $1,123 in 2025—up more than 100%... Read More »

Climate change is making Oregon’s summers hotter, drier, and longer. More frequent heat waves, or periods of intense hot weather, come with hotter temperatures. Everyone deserves to stay cool and safe during the summer, but not everyone can access air conditioning... Read More »

This year, Pacific Power is trying to raise rates by 21.6% for Oregon households. A typical household could see an average increase of $29.47 each month. This amount would be much higher during the winter and summer when heaters or... Read More »

After a week of intense heat, Oregonians across the state are struggling to stay cool. A/C units, fans, homemade coolers, and the electrical grid are working hard to keep up. Now is the time to capture bill savings on hot... Read More »

Summer is almost here, but with warmer weather can come higher cooling costs, whether you rent or own your home. How can you stay cool while saving energy?

Cooling without Air Conditioning

Air conditioning units can be expensive, both to run and... Read More »