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Utilities 101: How Can Renters Be Charged for Utilities?

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!

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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!

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PGE Files for Largest Bill Increase in 20 Years

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 »

PGE is asking regulators to approve a $16-23/month bill increase for customers. This would be the largest increase in more than 20 years. CUB has serious concerns about the size of this increase and its impact on customers.


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Are Oregon Utility Customers Being Nickeled and Dimed?

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 »

Increasingly, surcharges help utilities avoid oversight and could lead to customers overpaying for utility services. This is a larger trend that concerns CUB and other consumer advocates.


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Small Pacific Power Rate Increase Starts April 1

Pacific Power rates are increasing by 0.9% for residential customers on April 1, 2023. The average household will experience a $1.04 dollar increase on their utility bill.

Spring Increase to Reduce Winter Bill Impacts

Last year, Pacific Power won a rate... Read More »

Pacific Power rates are increasing April 1. The average household will experience a $1.04 dollar increase on their utility bill. This small increase now helped reduce larger impacts on winter heating bills earlier this year thanks to CUB advocacy


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CUB Welcomes Cassie Allen, New Development Associate

CUB is excited to welcome Cassie Allen as our new Development Associate. As a fundraiser and grants manager, Cassie brings the much needed experience to support CUB’s advocacy work. While our advocates work to keep Oregonians’ lights on, Cassie will help us... Read More »

CUB is excited to welcome Cassie Allen as our new Development Associate. As a fundraiser and grants manager, Cassie brings the much needed experience to support CUB’s advocacy work. While our advocates work to keep Oregonians’ lights on, Cassie will help us keep CUB’s on, too.


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NW Natural Rate Increase Starts March 15

NW Natural residential customers’ bills will increase again starting March 15. This is a $6.73 monthly increase for the average household. This new rate will continue through October 31, 2023. 

Spring Increase a Result of Winter Bill Credits

Last year, NW... Read More »

NW Natural residential customers’ bills will increase again starting March 15. This is a $6.73 monthly increase for the average household. This new rate will continue through October 31, 2023.

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