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CUB Welcome Sharif Morton, New Office Manager

CUB is excited to welcome Sharif Morton as our new Office Manager. In this role, Sharif will engage in CUB’s administrative needs. He looks to bring CUB staff closer together through enhanced organizational management and relentless curiosity.

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CUB is excited to welcome Sharif Morton as our new Office Manager. In this role, Sharif will engage in CUB’s administrative needs.


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Public Shares Concern for Proposed PGE Bill Increase (2023)

On May 5th, 2023, the Public Utility Commission held a public hearing on Portland General Electric’s (PGE) proposed 14% bill increase. Organizations and individuals across the state testified against the rate increase. Many customers testified against the rate increase stating record... Read More »

Organizations and individuals across Oregon testified against PGE's $16-23 bill increase. Many PGE customers spoke up, stating record high living costs and concerns about affordability


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NW Natural Spread Misinformation in the Oregon Legislature

The Utility Consumer Protection Bill (HB 3152) is officially dead. This bill would have safeguarded utility customers in Oregon from financial risk during the clean energy transition. The proposed bill added protections by moving the cost of fossil fuel expansion... Read More »

NW Natural and its allies aggressively targeted and killed the Utility Consumer Protection Bill. Through lobbying, astroturfing, and misinformation, the gas industry showed that its priority is expanding the gas system, not protecting customers.

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Identifying Scams Related to Utilities

Oregon has seen a rise in scams related to utilities in recent years. PGE estimates scammers cost their customers at least $8,700 in the first six weeks of 2022. This blog lays out how to prevent being scammed and... Read More »

Oregon has seen a rise in scammers pretending to be utilities in recent years. Read our tips on how to prevent being scammed and what to look out for to protect your household!


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Utilities Delay Clean Energy Plans

CUB and other community advocates are more than ready to see our electric utilities’ first Clean Energy Plans. While advocates have been highly involved in creating these plans, utilities have delayed the process. CUB is concerned that these delays will harm... Read More »

While advocates have been highly involved in creating these plans, utilities have delayed the process. CUB is concerned that these delays will harm community input and meeting climate goals.


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CUB Supports Anti-Robocall Bill: HB 2759

Unwanted robocalls are a widespread problem. A new anti-robocall bill, HB 2759, will further protect Oregon households from financial scams that take away the hard-earned money of our well-meaning friends, family, and neighbors.

Robocalls Harm Oregonians

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Unwanted robocalls are a widespread problem. A new anti-robocall bill, HB 2759, will further protect Oregon households from financial scams and hold phone companies accountable.

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