CUB Energy Policy Conference

Too many people are struggling to pay their energy bills. Oregon’s largest utilities have raised billing rates by nearly 50% since 2021. While some assistance programs are available, these alone are not enough to keep up with utility customers’ needs. This... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission closed out the public comment period as of March 19th, 2025. Keep up with CUB to stay updated on NW Natural’s rate case and other energy affordability happenings by subscribing to our email newsletter!

On Tuesday, March 18,... Read More »

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 »