
Pacific Power to Sell Some Oregon Service Areas
Posted on March 27, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Big changes are in the works for one of Oregon’s largest electric utilities! On March 19th, Pacific Power, owned by parent company PacifiCorp, announced its plan to sell three small parts of its Oregon service territory.
Once finalized, residential and industrial... Read More »

Utilities 101: How Can Renters Be Charged for Their Utilities?
Posted on March 24, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest
As a renter, there are a few options for how you’ll be charged for your utilities. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a renter can help prevent surprise bills and utility disconnection, a crucial part of keeping Oregonians safely housed.
Understanding Utility... Read More »

Next Steps for the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179)
Posted on March 12, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Last year, CUB did something we’ve never done before. We took the lead on four energy affordability bills during Oregon’s legislative session—and we passed all of them! Among those big victories, the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) was passed to rein in... Read More »

PGE Moves on Data Center Accountability
Posted on March 3, 2026 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
This year, CUB has been working diligently to address a significant source of rising energy costs for many Oregonians: data centers. In June, we helped pass the POWER Act (HB 3546), a bill designed to hold data centers accountable for... Read More »

Two Sales Announced for Pacific Northwest Utilities
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
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 »

What to Expect at Cascade Gas’s Public Hearing
Posted on February 24, 2026 by David Beltrán Barajas | CUB Oregon
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
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.
