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Established in 1984, CUB has over 40 years of experience advocating for consumers’ utility interests. We are a trusted voice in the utility industry and work with community organizations, policymakers, and utility leaders to develop solutions that address current and emerging utility issues.
Latest News
Staying Connected to Power During Poor Air Quality Events
Posted on August 12, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest, Energy
During fire season, harmful smoke from wildfires can have dangerous impacts on Oregonians’ health. To stay safe, it’s critical that households stay connected to power and keep air filters running. No... Read More »
2026 Conference - Local Takes the Lead: The Future of Gas in Oregon
Posted on August 10, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest, Conference & Events
CUB’s 16th annual Energy Policy Conference, Harnessing Local Energy, is all about keeping it local. This year, we’re bringing together some of the greatest minds in the Pacific Northwest to find... Read More »
Agreement Reached for Cascade 2026 Rate Increase
Posted on August 6, 2026 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
After months of analysis, questions, and negotiations, all parties have come to an agreement with Cascade on the gas utility’s request to raise customers’ bills. Starting in October, Cascade households are... Read More »
CUB at Work
Advocacy
All Oregonians deserve access to the utilities that help them thrive. For almost 40 years, we have advocated to make Oregon utilities affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean. Our team of advocates works at every level of utility policy in Oregon. Learn more about our work on electricity, gas, phone, and internet!
Consumer Education
Information about your utilities should be accessible to everyone. Utility analysis and policy language can be challenging for the average person to understand and hard to take action on. We speak the language of the industry and regulators so you don’t have to. Learn more about your utilities!
Building Power
Your voice can make a difference in improving your utilities. We help connect you to the utility issues that impact your household. Together, we can achieve policies that work for people, not profits. Learn how you can speak up for better utilities in Oregon!
CUB Energy Policy Conference
The CUB Energy Policy Conference is designed as a day of discussion, networking, and sharing diverse perspectives. This conference is ideal for community groups, regulators, advocates, utility representatives, attorneys, or those interested in our region’s energy industry. This annual event is held each October in Portland, Oregon.
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