
Celebrating 40 Years of Consumer Advocacy
Posted on April 10, 2024 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest, Conference & Events
CUB’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser
Join CUB on May 15th at Portland’s Ecotrust Building for a night of celebration and community at our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser! CUB staff, alumni, and community members will gather to honor CUB’s legacy and future.
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NW Natural Asks for an 18% Rate Increase for Oregon Households
Posted on April 2, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
This year, NW Natural is asking to raise rates by 18% for residential customers. With the proposed increase, winter bills alone would go up $22.73 a month for an average household. Customers could face an average bill of $150 per... Read More »

CUB Welcomes Claire Valentine-Fossum, Staff Attorney
Posted on April 1, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest
CUB is excited to welcome Claire Valentine-Fossum as our new Staff Attorney. Claire’s lifelong commitment to social justice led her to attend law school with the goal of using the power of the law to address energy regulation’s role in equity... Read More »

Utilities 101: Move In / Move Out Checklist
Posted on March 28, 2024 by Abbey Parnall
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest
Moving is already a stressful undertaking with packing, unpacking, and dealing with transportation. Adding utilities on top of that is just another headache. To help, we have compiled a move-in/move-out checklist for your utilities.
Move In
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Customers Speak Out Against Idaho Power Bill Increase
Posted on March 21, 2024 by Abbey Parnall
Tags, General Interest, Energy
The Public Utility Commission will be accepting public comments on the Idaho Power Rate Case through April 14, 2024. If you would like to add your comments, you can do so using CUB’s Action Form or by emailing .(JavaScript must be... Read More »

CUB and Oregonians Call for Regulators to Dismiss PGE’s Increase Request
Posted on March 20, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
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 »
