About this episode
Utility bills have skyrocketed this winter. Even natural gas, which at one point was considered the cheapest energy source, has more than doubled in price. Today on the show, we’re going to be talking to Charlotte Shuff, the outreach manager at the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board . They’ll fill us in on some proposed legislation in Salem that could lead to significant energy savings for Portland households in the coming years. We’ll also get some quick tips on how to immediately lower our utility bills. Here’s some of the resources & upcoming legislation we discuss in today’s episode: Oregon House Bill 3143 (Related to utilities & wildfire costs) Transition to energy-efficient homes on the docket for Oregon lawmakers [KGW] Oregon Energy Assistance Program Consumer Tips from OCUB Utilities 101: Understanding your Portland General Electric Bill Questions About Gas Stoves? Look Toward Induction! Community Energy Project Multnomah County Weatherization Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter , and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram