SALEM – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) will host a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 6-7 p.m. PST. This meeting gives customers a chance to share their thoughts on Cascade Natural Gas Corporation’s proposal to raise customer rates. Earlier that day, PUC staff will hold a virtual workshop from 2-4 p.m. to give customers an opportunity to learn more about the proposed rate increase and ask questions.
Cascade Natural Gas filed a request with the PUC to increase the amount of money it collects from customers by $16.4 million or 15.82 percent. If the request is approved, a typical residential customer using an average 59 therms of natural gas per month would see their bill increase by about $11.07 (from $63.63 to $74.70 per month). Actual bill changes will vary depending on customer type (residential, commercial or industrial), how much gas is used, and the rate each customer pays.
Cascade Natural Gas reported the increase is needed to pay for system safety and reliability improvements, and growing operations and maintenance costs…