FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2025

POWER Act Heads to Governor’s Desk with Bipartisan Support

Landmark bill holds large energy users accountable, protects families and small businesses from rising energy costs

SALEM, OR — Today, the Oregon Legislature adopted the Protecting Oregonians... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2024

Portland General Electric (PGE) Customers to See Another Bill Increase in January

Utility watchdog Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board warns of another year of record disconnections as regulators approve PGE to raise household utility bills 5.5%... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024

Pacific Power Customers to See Higher Bills January 1

Regulators rejected rate increase cap by consumer advocate Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, ruling to increase billing rates by nearly 10 percent with some additional protections.

Pacific... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 202

New Energy Bill Discount Program Available for Idaho Power Customers

Following a year with high levels of disconnections, Eastern Oregonians will now be able to save 10-70 percent each month off their energy bills.

Utility... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2024

Advocates Call for the Public Utility Commission to Dismiss PGE’s 2025 Rate Increase

Consumer advocate Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board makes an unprecedented appeal for regulators to throw out a proposed 7.2% rate increase for PGE households.... Read More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2023

Portland General Electric Customers Will See Rates Increase in January

Consumer advocate Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board criticizes PGE for lack of transparency as customers face the largest increase in 20 years.

On Monday, regulators at... Read More »