
Regulators to Hold Public Hearing on Large Increase for Cascade Home Gas Bills
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2026
Regulators to Hold Public Hearing on Large Increase for Home Gas Bills
Customers and advocates are expected to testify against Cascade’s 17.4 percent increase
Cascade Natural Gas customers can submit comments on the gas utility’s proposal to raise rates by... Read More »

NW Natural Customers Avoid Big Rate Increase, Lose on Electrification
Posted on October 29, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2025
NW Natural Customers Avoid Big Rate Increase, Lose on Electrification
Regulators approve a $4.28 per month gas bill increase after denying consumer advocates new policies that support bill savings from customers moving off the gas system.
Salem, OR —... Read More »

Oregonians Protected from Electricity Disconnection During Heatwave
Posted on August 21, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2025
Oregonians Protected from Electricity Disconnection During Heatwave
New rules for utilities allow many to stay connected to electricity as temperatures rise in the Willamette Valley this weekend, increasing safety
PORTLAND, OR — During this weekend’s extreme heat watch, new... Read More »

Expanding Energy Assistance (HB 3792) Heads to Governor’s Desk
Posted on June 26, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2025
Expanding Energy Assistance (HB 3792) Heads to Governor’s Desk
As federal energy assistance remains uncertain, Oregon Legislators pass a bill to double funds for the Oregon Energy Assistance Program for PGE and Pacific Power customers.... Read More »

FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) Heads to Governor’s Desk
Posted on June 25, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025
FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) Heads to Governor’s Desk
Energy affordability bill empowers regulators to curb rising energy bills, limit billing rate increases, and improve transparency of for-profit utilities.
SALEM, OR — Late Tuesday,... Read More »
Oregon House Passes POWER Act With Strong Bipartisan Support
Posted on June 25, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2025
Oregon House Passes POWER Act With Strong Bipartisan Support
Landmark bill holds large energy users accountable, protects families and small businesses from rising energy costs
SALEM, OR — Today, the Oregon House of... Read More »

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