
CUB Welcomes Cassie Allen, New Development Associate
Posted on March 15, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest
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 »

NW Natural Rate Increase Starts March 15
Posted on March 15, 2023 by Will Gehrke
Tags, General Interest, Energy
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 »

CUB Opposes Pipeline Expansion Through Bend
Posted on February 28, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
This year, gas companies are trying to expand a natural gas pipeline through Bend. CUB is concerned about this large investment’s impact on Cascade customers’ bills and the utility meeting emission reduction requirements. CUB recently urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission... Read More »

CUB Welcomes Charlie Krouse, New Outreach Associate
Posted on February 23, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest
CUB is excited to welcome Charlie Krouse as our new Outreach Associate. They are joining CUB with a wealth of experience in organizing, community outreach, and policy work in Oregon.
Charlie has worked in climate and reproductive justice policy for... Read More »

Action Alert: Support the Oregon Utility Consumer Protection Bill
Posted on February 16, 2023 by Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Editor’s Note: The House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment is holding a hearing on the Utility Consumer Protection Bill on 3/1. Take action and tell legislators to support this bill!
Utilities are investing billions of dollars in pipelines and power plants,... Read More »

Oregon Report on Gas Utilities Highlights Risks to Customers
Posted on February 14, 2023 by Bob Jenks
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Customers of gas utilities are at risk as gas utilities attempt to reduce their climate impact according to a new report released by state utility regulators.
Oregon has adopted climate regulations that require Oregon’s three gas utilities to reduce their greenhouse... Read More »
