
New Home Energy Rebates Coming to Oregon
Posted on August 11, 2023 by Charlie Krouse
Tags, General Interest, Energy
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 »

Advocates Win Reduced Bill Increase, Stronger Environmental Protections for Avista Customers
Posted on August 8, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
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 »

Getting Started with Solar
Posted on August 2, 2023 by Charlie Krouse
Tags, General Interest, Energy
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 »

Avista Charging Southern Oregon Exorbitant Amounts for Expanding the Gas System
Posted on July 18, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff and John Garrett
Tags, General Interest, Energy
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 »

Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Hill-Hart, CUB Policy Manager
Posted on July 11, 2023 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest
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 »

PGE Customers Win Refund Starting July 1
Posted on July 6, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff and Will Gehrke
Tags, General Interest, Energy
CUB’s work has led to a refund to Portland General Electric customers on July 1, 2023. Approximately $3 million will be refunded to residential customers for costs related to the now-closed Boardman Coal Plant.
This refund will extend for the next... Read More »
