Roasters Turn Up the Heat on Bob

On Thursday, May 10th our staff, supporters and colleagues came together to commemorate 20 great years of Bob Jenks as the Executive Director of CUB. In an effort to honor his past and toast to the future, special guests were given an opportunity to roast Bob last week at Jam on Hawthorne. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful show full of good laughs and hilarious anecdotes.  Some of the highlights included Jill and Macy, Bob’s wife and daughter, talking about Bob through the years and… Full Post >>

CUB’s New Schaich Intern

Less than a month ago, I started here at CUB as an Event Planning Intern to assist in the coordination of our second annual policy conference. I was initially drawn to CUB due to its strong history of consumer protection and progressive attitudes for the future of energy use. Sustainable, community-oriented public policy has been as the forefront of my academic and professional pursuits. Since earning a B.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy from Occidental College, I have had a number of jobs focused on policy… Full Post >>

House Parties with CUB!

As CUB’s Board of Governors’ Chair, I’m delighted to announce that CUB has renewed its tradition of hosting house parties to reach out to neighborhoods and communities throughout Oregon, building on our membership through personal and professional relationships.

I knew things were going well at my first house party for CUB in SE Portland when the house was full of animated conversation and everyone ended up in the kitchen. Co-hosting a house party to raise awareness about the work CUB does for ratepayers and the… Full Post >>

CUB Springs Forward

As spring starts to reappear here in Oregon, CUB is on the move! We’re excited to be involved in a number of programs and conferences over the next couple of months, and hope to see some of you folks there.

This week, CUB Executive Director Bob Jenks is attending and presenting at the Western Clean Energy Advocates conference in San Francisco. Much like his presentation at PIELC, Bob will talk about the need to transition away from coal-fired power generation in the west and… Full Post >>

Bob Jenks’ Appearance On KBOO’s Locus Focus

On Monday, CUB’s Executive Director Bob Jenks visited the Portland studios of KBOO-FM to speak with Barbara Bernstein, host of the show Locus Focus.

Bob discussed the history of the campaign to create CUB, what CUB does today, and how it benefits Oregonians.  He also talked about the fight against corporate influences in utility regulation, the closure of the Boardman coal plant, the elimination of nuclear power in the Northwest, the creation of the Energy Trust, and the Renewable… Full Post >>

Remembering Harry Shaich: Activist, Father, Benefactor

Above: Harry receiving a CUB Founder Award on behalf of his son Eric

For nearly 2 decades, CUB has hosted a number of interns for our policy and regulatory programs. These interns have gained valuable experience in the energy industry, helping our work tremendously and enabling us to help make a difference for Oregon utility customers. Their work is a fulfillment of Harry Shaich’s vision—one that has benefited CUB and utility customers considerably.

All of us at CUB were saddened to hear… Full Post >>

Bob Jenks Visits Energy Law Class

This week, CUB Executive Director Bob Jenks headed down to Eugene to speak with Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Staff Attorney and Adjunct University of Oregon School of Law Professor Jen Gleason’s spring term energy law class. Bob is always excited to share his longtime experience with the energy industry with young professionals, and spoke about the Oregon Public Utility Commission and the role of CUB.

Jen Gleason said, “It was great to have CUB’s Executive Director Bob Jenks come speak with the… Full Post >>

CUB Attends the Northwest Public Service Career Fair

On Saturday, February 4th, CUB’s Business Director SA Anders and I had the pleasure of spending the morning with some of Oregon’s brightest and most enthusiastic law students at the NW Public Service Career Fair.  Each year, Lewis & Clark Law School hosts the Portland chapter of the fair, which seeks to link law students and alumni with opportunities to work with organizations that make a difference.  This career fair is unique in that, as the name suggests, it is geared toward students… Full Post >>

Kicking Off Bob’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

Last Wednesday, February 1st, CUB supporters and close friends of Bob Jenks came together to kick-off the celebration of Bob’s 20th anniversary as CUB’s Executive Director. Local brewpub Migration Brewing hosted the low-key event that included a few words from Bob and a commitment from attendees to support CUB in honoring Bob over the next year.

It was great to have people who worked on the original 1984 campaign to put CUB on the ballot, past co-workers of Bob’s at OSPIRG,… Full Post >>

Where are they now? Touching Base with Phil Kelsven

CUB has had a strong history of offering educational opportunities to students and young professionals interested in working in the energy sector and for the public interest. Our Schiach internship has been a great asset to CUB and we think it’s important to highlight some of the individuals who spent their time with us as interns, volunteers and board members throughout the years.

Phil Kelsven interned at CUB in 2005-2006 when he was completing his master’s degree in Economics from… Full Post >>

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