CUB Energy Policy Conference

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The 2022 Oregon Short Legislative Session ended with all CUB-supported bills becoming law. The new laws protect Oregonians’ access to energy efficient cooling and heating resources, support high-speed internet access, and help Oregon move closer toward building decarbonization. These successes were... Read More »