Making Your Utility Services Affordable, Accessible, Reliable, and Clean
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
Oregon’s Electric Utilities Launch New Past-Due Bill Programs
Posted on November 4, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest, Energy
It’s no secret; Oregonians are struggling financially. Facing an unaffordable cost of living, households are making impossible choices between keeping the lights on and paying for other necessities like rent, groceries,... Read More »
Lowering Fall and Winter Energy Bills (2026)
Posted on October 28, 2026 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
Fall is here, meaning changing leaves, pumpkin patches, and chilly weather. While there are many reasons to love this season, higher energy bills are not one of them. Fall and winter... Read More »
Customers Compensated for NW Natural Fiasco
Posted on October 23, 2026 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Last year, after pressure from legislators, Oregon’s six largest state-regulated utilities agreed to a voluntary pause on disconnections for many low-income and medically vulnerable customers through the rest of 2025. But... 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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