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Utilities 101: Understanding Your Gas & Electric Bills

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.

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Lowering Fall and Winter Energy Bills (2026)

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 »


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Utilities 101: Understanding Your Portland General Electric Bill (2026)

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 »


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Utilities 101: David’s Disconnection Story

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 »


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Accessing Energy Assistance

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 »


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Know Your Rights: Cooling Protections for Renters

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 »

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