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Buy your tickets for the CUB Energy Policy Conference! The CUB Energy Policy Conference is designed as a day of discussion, networking, and sharing diverse perspectives. Learn more about this year’s conference at oregoncub.org/conference

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Renters’ Rights: Past Due Utility Bills and Preventing Disconnection

Many households struggle to afford their utility bills at some point. In this blog, we lay out how to ensure you are protected when you cannot afford your utilities as a renter in Oregon.

There are different ways you can... Read More »


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Utilities 101: How Can Renters Be Charged for Utilities?

As a renter, there are a few options for how you can be expected to handle your utility. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a renter is important for making sure your utilities are handled properly!

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As a renter, there are a few options for how you can be expected to handle your utility. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a renter is important for making sure your utilities are handled properly!

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Utilities 101: Understanding your Portland General Electric Bill (2023 Update)

For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we will discuss how to understand your energy bill. This guide is for customers of Portland General Electric (PGE) who have standard... Read More »

For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we will discuss how to understand your energy bill.

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Utilities 101: How to Read Your Avista Gas Bill (2022)

For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we will discuss how to understand your energy bill. This guide is for customers of Avista.

Not an Avista customer? Check out our... Read More »


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Utilities 101: Utility Rates and Your Energy Bill

Here at CUB, we talk a lot about utility rates. Most Oregonians only care about what they see: how much their home’s energy will cost each month. Rates, the cost per unit of energy, are set by the Public Utility Commission... Read More »

Do you know what goes into the amount that shows up on your monthly energy bill? In this blog, CUB discusses utility rates, how they’re decided, and ways to get involved in decision-making that impacts your household’s budget.


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How to Prepare for a Power Outage

As Oregon sees more extreme weather, we’re also seeing more power outages. From wildfires to ice storms, nature can sometimes interrupt our energy services. Preparing early can help make a power outage safer and more manageable for your household.

While there are... Read More »

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