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. 

On May 3 at 6pm, PGE customers and community advocates will have a... Read More »

Many households struggle to afford their utility bills at some point. In this blog, we lay out how to ensure you are protected when you cannot afford your utilities as a renter in Oregon.

There are different ways you can... Read More »

We’re about halfway through this year’s session of the Oregon Legislature and a lot has happened! CUB is happy to share that the majority of our priority bills for this year are alive and well. This year, there are some big... Read More »

As a renter, there are a few options for how you can be expected to handle your utility. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a renter is important for making sure your utilities are handled properly!

In your rental agreement,... Read More »

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 »

Increasingly, Oregon utilities are asking for more money from customers for one-off or specific programs. While this may sound inconsequential, it is a larger trend that concerns CUB and other consumer advocates. These single-issue surcharges help utilities avoid oversight and... Read More »