
CUB and Oregonians Call for Regulators to Dismiss PGE’s Increase Request
Posted on March 20, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Despite an 18% increase in January, skyrocketing bills, and heavy outcry from customers, Portland General Electric (PGE) is asking for another 7% rate increase. PGE households’ bills have already gone up by 30% since December 2022. Now, we are calling on... Read More »

CUB Protects Customers in the Oregon Legislative Session
Posted on March 12, 2024 by Jennifer Hill-Hart and Cassie Allen
Tags, Energy, General Interest
The 2024 Oregon State legislative session has officially ended. While the short session was just 35 days, CUB is proud to say that all the bills we supported are on their way to the Governor’s Office.
Right to Repair (SB 1596)
After years... Read More »

Idaho Power Customers Can Weigh in on Rate Increase
Posted on March 7, 2024 by Abbey Parnall
Tags, Energy, General Interest
This spring, Idaho Power is asking regulators to approve a new bill increase for Oregon customers. At 27%, this staggering increase request is the first in over a decade
Idaho Power customers and community advocates will have a chance to weigh... Read More »

PGE Asks for Even More Rate Increases
Posted on March 5, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Despite an 18% increase in January, skyrocketing bills, and heavy outcry from customers, Portland General Electric is asking for another rate increase. PGE is requesting an increase of $202 million or 7.2% for residential customers on January 1, 2025.
The... Read More »

Idaho Power Asks for 27% Increase for Oregon Customers
Posted on February 22, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
This year, Idaho Power is trying to raise rates for the first time in over a decade. The electric utility is asking regulators to approve an increase of nearly 27%. Customers in Eastern Oregon could see an increase of $30... Read More »

Switching to an Electric Heat Pump
Posted on February 15, 2024 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
The way you heat and cool your home has a big impact on your bill and the environment. According to Energy Star, nearly half of the energy used in your home goes directly to heating and cooling.
Most home energy... Read More »
