This spring, Portland General Electric (PGE) is asking regulators to approve a new bill increase for customers. At $338 million, this is the largest request in over 20 years. PGE’s request includes new investments in utility infrastructure and adjustments for increased... Read More »

Oregon homes soon will be able to access rebates for energy upgrades with the Home Energy Rebate Program. These rebates will help Oregonians move away from fossil fuels and make their homes more energy efficient. The ultimate goal is to... Read More »

This summer, Avista asked regulators to approve a new bill increase for its Southern Oregon gas customers. Thanks to advocacy from CUB and a host of environmental organizations, Avista has settled for a smaller increase than requested. This agreement reduces... Read More »

Oregonians continue to shift away from fossil fuel-reliant utilities. One solution to lowering your utility bills and helping the environment is investing in solar for your home.

Whether you own a house or rent one in Oregon, you can benefit... Read More »

During CUB’s review of Avista’s request for a rate increase, we found that Oregon’s second-largest gas company is charging customers in Southern Oregon exorbitant and unnecessary amounts for expanding its fossil fuel system. This unfairly costs customers millions of dollars a... Read More »

CUB is proud to introduce you to our Policy Manager, Jennifer Hill-Hart.

Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Policy Manager? For Jennifer, her workday depends on what time of year it is. During the... Read More »