Here at CUB, we talk a lot about utility rates. Most Oregonians only care about what they see: how much their home’s energy will cost each month. Rates, the cost per unit of energy, are set by the Public Utility Commission... Read More »

Lately, CUB has been spending a lot of time advocating for low-income electricity and natural gas customers as regulators consider energy utilities’ low-income bill assistance programs. Now is a good time to have a reminder of the current phone and internet... Read More »

As we’ve faced another summer of high temperatures, more people are looking at air conditioning options. It is important for Oregonian residents, and especially renters, to have updated information on their rights. The Emergency Heat Relief bill (SB 1536) passed in... Read More »

Editor’s Note: Regulators approved increases for all three natural gas utilities. Read about the results on the CUB Blog.

Oregon’s three natural gas utilities are preparing for another round of large bill increases.  Last week, they all filed their rate proposals for the winter... Read More »

It is our pleasure to welcome Ashley Hollis to the CUB team as our Summer 2022 law clerk. Ashley will be assisting CUB staff with legal research, writing, and other organizational matters. The work of CUB’s law clerks is invaluable to... Read More »

During a severe weather event such as a wildfire or storm, power outages can happen due to damage to power lines and poles. Under specific circumstances, electric utilities may shutoff electricity during extreme and dangerous weather conditions that may cause... Read More »