
Decarbonizing Communities: 2022 CUB Annual Meeting
Posted on May 18, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
On Wednesday May 25, 2022, from 6-7:00pm, CUB will be hosting our virtual annual members’ meeting. This webinar, Decarbonizing Communities, will bring together four CUB partners working on reducing climate pollution in different areas of Oregon. Register for free today!
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Pacific Power Seeks Largest Residential Rate Increase in 20 Years
Posted on May 12, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Editor’s Note: CUB will be advocating for Oregon households throughout this case. We will be fighting back against shifting risk to customers and unfair bill increases. But we need your help. You can speak up at a virtual public hearing at... Read More »

Speaking Up on Utility Issues: Public Comment Hearings at the Public Utility Commission
Posted on May 12, 2022 by Kate Ayres
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Water/Wastewater
Editor’s Note: The next Public Comment Hearing will address the Pacific Power proposed rate increase. This hearing is coming up on Tuesday, May 24th at 6 pm. CUB needs your help to speak out against the proposed $106 million (14%) increase... Read More »

PGE Income Qualified Bill Discount Roll Out April 15
Posted on April 14, 2022 by Kate Ayres
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Portland General Electric’s temporary low-income assistance program, the Income Qualified Bill Discount, rolls out April 15. This program will provide a monthly bill discount to help qualified low-income residential customers.
Who Qualifies for the Income Qualified Bill Discount Program
- Households with incomes... Read More »

Eliminating Utility Deposits Reduces Energy Burdens
Posted on April 12, 2022 by Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, General Interest, Energy
CUB is working to end unfair utility deposits for Oregon households. These added costs make it harder for residential customers to access, keep, and restore service. Deposit policies have targeted customers who can least afford added household costs.
Deposits are... Read More »

Gas Utilities Sue to Avoid Reducing Emissions
Posted on March 24, 2022 by Bob Jenks
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Oregon’s three gas utilities have filed suit to avoid reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the Climate Protection Program. NW Natural, Avista, and Cascade Natural Gas are suing together to prevent one of the strongest climate programs in the country from going... Read More »
