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#CUBCon22 Save the Date: Energy Policy for the People - October 14 at the Portland DoubleTree Hotel (CUB conference logo on blue background)

Save the Date for CUB’s 2022 Energy Policy Conference: October 14

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 »


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What is Renewable Natural Gas?

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 »


Speakers participating in CUB’s 2022 Annual Members’ Meeting panel – top row l-r: Nikita Daryanani, Aya Cockram, Jennifer Hill-Hart (moderator); bottom row l-r: Greer Ryan, Jim Plantico
Speakers participating in CUB’s 2022 Annual Members’ Meeting panel – top row l-r: Nikita Daryanani, Aya Cockram, Jennifer Hill-Hart (moderator); bottom row l-r: Greer Ryan, Jim Plantico

Decarbonizing Communities: 2022 CUB Annual Meeting

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

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 »

This year, Pacific Power wants to raise bills for Oregon households by 14%, $106 million. For an average customer, this would be an additional $13.35 for their monthly bill. This proposed increase would be even worse on summer cooling bills, especially in Southern and Eastern Oregon.


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Speaking Up on Utility Issues: Public Comment Hearings at the Public Utility Commission

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 you interested in speaking up about utility issues that impact you? Many customers see changes like increasing bills but don’t know what to do about it. Here’s what you can expect at a Public Comment Hearing, how you can join, and how to submit comments.


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Are Gas Utilities Prepared to Meet Oregon Climate Goals?

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 »

CUB had hoped that an investigation into the future of natural gas would add some clarity. But based on the draft report, there is a lot more work to be done. Can utilities even comply with Oregon climate regulations? Can they effectively decarbonize their systems? And what risk does this place on gas utility customers?

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