
Save the Date for CUB’s 2022 Energy Policy Conference: October 14
Posted on May 26, 2022 by Amelia Lamb
Tags, Conference & Events
Save the Date: CUB’s 12th annual energy policy conference will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022!
2022 CUB Conference Theme
The theme of the 2022 CUB Conference is Energy Policy for the People. The days of top-down energy policy are over. Oregon’s... Read More »

What is Renewable Natural Gas?
Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, Energy
Gas utilities rely on selling us fossil fuel energy to make money. This creates a big challenge as Oregon implements clean, renewable energy policies. As many gas companies turn to alternatives to gas, we must ask: what is renewable natural... Read More »

Decarbonizing Communities: 2022 CUB Annual Meeting
Posted on May 18, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
On Wednesday May 25, 2022, from 6-7:00pm, CUB will be hosting our virtual annual members’ meeting. This webinar, Decarbonizing Communities, will bring together four CUB partners working on reducing climate pollution in different areas of Oregon. Register for free today!
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Pacific Power Seeks Largest Residential Rate Increase in 20 Years
Posted on May 12, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Editor’s Note: CUB will be advocating for Oregon households throughout this case. We will be fighting back against shifting risk to customers and unfair bill increases. But we need your help. You can speak up at a virtual public hearing at... Read More »

Speaking Up on Utility Issues: Public Comment Hearings at the Public Utility Commission
Posted on May 12, 2022 by Kate Ayres
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Water/Wastewater
Editor’s Note: The next Public Comment Hearing will address the Pacific Power proposed rate increase. This hearing is coming up on Tuesday, May 24th at 6 pm. CUB needs your help to speak out against the proposed $106 million (14%) increase... Read More »

Are Gas Utilities Prepared to Meet Oregon Climate Goals?
Posted on May 10, 2022 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy
Oregon has established requirements for gas utilities to reduce their emissions that contribute to climate change. Oregon’s gas utilities are suing to prevent the state from enforcing these reductions. But can utilities even comply with these regulations? Can they effectively decarbonize... Read More »
