NW Natural
A Pattern of Deception
NW Natural has repeatedly engaged in deceptive practices to keep customers hooked on climate polluting gas, risking the health and safety of communities across Oregon. While Oregonians pay higher rates year after year, NW Natural is lining the pockets of executives and lobbying against climate protections and safety regulations.
NW Natural requests rate hike for Oregon customers starting in late 2025
“The new rate would increase the company’s annual revenue by $59.4 million…Earlier this year, the commission struck down NW Natural’s request for an 18% rate increase. The proposal would have cost single-family households an additional $14.38 per month.”
Customer Costs, NW Natural
Oregon’s Largest Natural Gas Company Said It Was Going Green. It Sells as Much Fossil Fuel as Before.
“Seven years on, the utility has not delivered on its clean-energy sales pitch. NW Natural has more retail gas customers than ever. It supplies them little, if any, renewable natural gas. It sells them as much fossil natural gas in an average year as it did before. And it wages steady battles in the courts […]
Climate Impacts, NW Natural
Oregon Gas Utility is Sued Over Global Warming Deception
“The suit — the first to make climate-related deception claims against a utility, experts said — alleges that the company, NW Natural, knew that the burning of natural gas contributed to global warming, but misled its customers about the consequences.”
Climate Impacts, NW Natural
NW Natural delays plan to spend $40 million on Oregon climate program
“NW Natural has delayed its plan to spend more than $40 million on a state climate action program that could set back the utility’s ability to meet mandatory greenhouse gas reduction goals.”
Climate Impacts, NW Natural