State regulators approved big rate hikes for Portland General Electric and Pacific Power effective January, and city utility bills are increasing too.
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OREGON NEWS: Lawmakers, advocates ask state to investigate NW Natural for misleading claims about natural gas
A coalition said NW Natural should publicly disclose to consumers the health and climate risks of natural gas-burning appliances.
NW Natural gas rates decrease Nov. 1
Regulators on Thursday announced a natural gas rate decrease for NW Natural, which supplies gas for the Salem area. A typical home would pay about $8 less per month.
Oregon utilities, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs get $450 million to improve electric grid
A historic federal investment in projects nationwide aims to boost transmission of electricity from clean energy.
Oregon gas company criticized for using ratepayer money to fight state climate program
Avista, Oregon’s second largest natural gas provider, spent ratepayer funds fighting state climate change regulations while simultaneously attempting to raise rates for customers.
Oregon’s largest electric utilities missing climate benchmarks, report says
Only one of the three private companies providing electricity to one-third of Oregonians got a passing grade on plans to shift to clean energy.
How utility rate increases will impact Salem households in 2023
A number of utility rate increases take effect Jan. 1, making trash disposal, heating and water more expensive for most Salem residents.