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All gas companies in Oregon fail to gain approval for plans on meeting state’s climate goals
The state Public Utilities Commission rejected all three plans, saying they were ‘unreasonably optimistic’ about future gas demand.
NW Natural lifts request for customers to reduce gas use
On Saturday, NW Natural asked customers to curtail natural gas use as energy demand rose due to the cold weather. The utility followed up Sunday morning with an alert lifting the conservation request.
Lawmakers, advocates ask Oregon to investigate NW Natural for misleading claims about natural gas
A coalition said the company should publicly disclose to consumers the health and climate risks of natural gas-burning appliances.
NW Natural on slow start toward climate goals using renewable natural gas, new report shows
The report shows the utility’s renewable natural gas volume was just 0.15% of the company’s Oregon sales in 2022. That’s a far cry from the utility’s goal of 3% in 2022.
Eugene removes an ordinance restricting some natural gas hookups from the upcoming fall ballot
The Eugene City Council voted Monday night to repeal a measure that would have banned natural gas hook-ups in new low-rise residential buildings.
Opponents of Eugene’s proposed natural gas ban launch next phase of campaign
A recent court ruling has cast doubt on Eugene's proposed ban on natural gas hookups in new residential construction, but opponents of the ban are moving forward with efforts to fight the ban in the court of public opinion.
NW Natural plan to reduce emissions deemed insufficient by Oregon utility regulators
Oregon’s utility regulators on Tuesday told the state’s largest gas supplier, NW Natural, that its long term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in coming years is insufficient to meet state climate goals.
Eugene becomes first city in Oregon to restrict natural gas in new residential construction
Starting this summer, developers will have to use electric appliances and power when building new residences of three stories or less.
Oregon’s natural gas customers will see bill hikes starting in November
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved double-digit rate increases for NW Natural, Cascade Gas and Avista Utilities, but said no to a larger increase that would have paid for promotional activities for a fossil fuel that's now being scrutinized for its contributions to climate change.
Jury awards $10 million in 2016 Northwest Portland gas explosion
The award follows a lawsuit over the injuries two people suffered after the blast rocked Northwest Portland.