Goodbye Dams: Klamath River Restoration Approved
Posted on November 22, 2022 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy, General Interest
On November 17, U.S. regulators approved a plan to remove four dams on the lower Klamath River.
This is the largest dam removal project in the world. It will restore 300 miles of salmon habitat and has long been championed by the... Read More »

Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
This holiday season, there are many ways to save energy – and money on your bills! In this blog, we will discuss opportunities for energy savings whether you’re at home or traveling.
Energy Savings for Holiday Hosting
As we gather with friends... Read More »

Natural Gas Bills Increase Due to Soaring Methane Prices
Posted on November 3, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Oregon’s three natural gas utilities all raised billing rates this week. Oregon customers of NW Natural, Cascade Gas, and Avista Utilities will feel the effects this winter. Last week, regulators approved the rate increases which go into effect on November 1.... Read More »

PGE Peak Time Rebates Start for Winter 2022-23
Posted on November 1, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
November marks the beginning of Portland General Electric (PGE) offering winter Peak Time Rebates for its customers. This program is designed to encourage customers to use energy when demand is at its highest. By using this program, PGE’s residential customers can... Read More »

Cutting Natural Gas Expansion Subsidies is Only the First Step
Posted on October 28, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff and Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy, General Interest
State regulators ordered this month that NW Natural must reduce the number of customer dollars it spends on expanding its gas system. This is an important step forward for protecting natural gas customers from financial risk.
CUB advocated for the Public... Read More »

NW Natural Bills to Increase 25%
Posted on October 26, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
As Oregon moves to reduce climate pollution and methane gas prices continue to skyrocket globally, natural gas customers in Oregon face increasing financial risk. Over the past year, CUB has pushed back hard against NW Natural’s requests to raise customer bills.... Read More »
