
Utilities 101: Understanding Your Gas & Electric Bills
Posted on June 1, 2026 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101
For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. CUB has guides available to help you access your bills, unpack what each charge means, and read your gas and electric bill with confidence.
In this blog... Read More »

Lowering Fall and Winter Energy Bills (2026)
Posted on October 28, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
Fall is here, meaning changing leaves, pumpkin patches, and chilly weather. While there are many reasons to love this season, higher energy bills are not one of them.
Fall and winter energy bills tend to be the most expensive because... Read More »

Utilities 101: Understanding Your Portland General Electric Bill (2026)
Posted on October 20, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy
For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog, we will discuss how to understand your PGE energy bill. This guide is for customers of Portland General Electric (PGE) who have standard... Read More »

Utilities 101: David’s Disconnection Story
Posted on October 13, 2026 by David Beltrán Barajas | CUB Oregon
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
Dealing with a utility disconnection is a stressful and miserable experience. I personally went through it when I was between jobs last year. And over the past few months, I’ve been hearing a ton from community members who are having to... Read More »

Accessing Energy Assistance
Posted on September 23, 2026 by David Beltrán Barajas | CUB Oregon
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest
Energy assistance plays a critical role in keeping Oregon households connected to power. Without it, many families struggling to pay their energy bills would be left without electricity or gas service, causing a cascading effect in their lives. For customers... Read More »

Know Your Rights: Cooling Protections for Renters
Posted on July 7, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest
Unfortunately, climate change-fueled hot summers have become the norm in Oregon. With this new reality, staying cool is no longer a luxury; it’s necessary to stay safe and healthy in our homes.
If you’re a renter considering air conditioning options this summer,... Read More »
