After several updates, Portland General Electric (PGE) is now asking to raise billing rates for all customers by 10.9% in 2025, up from its originally requested 7.4%. This double-digit proposal comes on the heels of a record number of households... Read More »

CUB’s own Jennifer Hill-Hart is joining the Energy Strategy Advisory Group this summer. This group is hosted by the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE).

In the past couple of years, Oregon has passed many energy policies that naturally cross industry sectors. These... Read More »

Over the last four years, CUB has seen a troubling trend of utilities asking for more money, more often. Oregon households are already struggling with the high cost of living and, with bills on the rise, energy affordability is a... Read More »

This year, NW Natural is asking to raise rates by 18% for residential customers. Gas bills have skyrocketed over the past five years. If this increase is approved, an average NW Natural home could pay $1,123 in 2025—up more than 100%... Read More »

Climate change is making Oregon’s summers hotter, drier, and longer. More frequent heat waves, or periods of intense hot weather, come with hotter temperatures. Everyone deserves to stay cool and safe during the summer, but not everyone can access air conditioning... Read More »

This year, Pacific Power is trying to raise rates by 21.6% for Oregon households. A typical household could see an average increase of $29.47 each month. This amount would be much higher during the winter and summer when heaters or... Read More »