We’re excited to announce this year’s CUB Energy Policy Conference: Changing for a Changing Climate! Early bird registration will open in mid-June.

Join us again this year for a day of discussion, networking, and sharing diverse perspectives. This year’s conference will explore the... Read More »

The Senate Committee on Energy & Environment held a public hearing and written comment period for HB 3546 on April 30th & May 5th. We expect a vote in this committee in the coming weeks. If you would like to help move... Read More »

Are you an Avista gas customer living in an apartment or other multi-family unit? Learn how to save money on your gas bill with the multi-family billing rate.

This year, CUB staff found that many households living in multi-family units, such... Read More »

Too many of us are experiencing the challenge of energy affordability here in Oregon. PGE and Pacific Power, which provide power to most Oregonians, have raised rates by nearly 50% since 2021. NW Natural, our largest gas utility, has raised... Read More »

This year, NW Natural is asking for a 7% increase in billing rates for its household gas customers. The gas utility filed this request with regulators just two months after receiving a rate increase on November 1, 2024. This increase... Read More »

Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the Protecting Oregonians With Energy Responsibility (POWER) Act (HB 3546) with strong bipartisan support. Legislators voted 41:16 in favor of holding data centers accountable for their own energy costs. The legislation addresses one... Read More »