The House Committee On Climate, Energy and Environment held a public hearing and written comment period for HB 3546 on March 6th. We expect a vote in this committee in the coming weeks. If you would like to help move... Read More »

Editor’s Note: Since publishing, regulators approved two rate increases that will raise home gas bills by 5.5% on average, about $4.28 per month. Read more here: Small NW Natural Bill Increase Starts October 31.

This year, NW Natural is asking for a 7%... Read More »

The House Commerce & Consumer Protections Committee will be holding another hearing for HB 3179 on Tuesday 2/25/25. After that, we expect a vote in this committee in the coming weeks. If you would like to support HB 3179, email your... Read More »

Over the past decade, we’ve seen a growing demand for energy in Oregon. No, it’s not people moving here or leaving too many lights on—it’s data centers that are straining our energy grid. This influx of energy demand from just a few large... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission will be accepting written comments on the Avista Utilities Rate Case through February 18th, 2025. If you would like to add your comments, you can do so using CUB’s Action Form or by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with... Read More »

Too many Oregonians are struggling to pay their energy bills. Since 2021, Oregon’s largest utilities have increased billing rates by nearly 50%, leaving households on the hook for soaring energy bills. As of October 2024, over 150,000 Oregonians had their power... Read More »