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Where Our Energy Comes From: Lewis River Hydropower
Posted on February 23, 2022 by Will Gehrke
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Where does our energy come from? Here at CUB, much of our work is predicated on the belief that shedding light on this question for utility customers is good for their interests. In this blog, CUB explains the Lewis River... Read More »
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CUB Working to Minimize Rate Impact of New Avista Rate Increase Request
Posted on February 17, 2022 by Mike Goetz
Tags, Energy
Avista Utilities has requested approval from state regulators to raise customer rates in Oregon. Avista is a natural gas utility that serves parts of Southern and Eastern Oregon, including Roseburg, Medford, Klamath Falls, and La Grande. Under Avista’s proposal, its Oregon... Read More »
Gas Myth: All Gas Appliances Work in Power Outages
Posted on February 15, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
Many households depend on natural gas for their heating, hot water, and cooking. But do you know which of your appliances will keep working if the electricity goes out? The answer may surprise you!
Unfortunately, only a select few of your... Read More »
CUB Welcomes Two New Policy Staff
Posted on February 10, 2022 by Bob Jenks
Tags, General Interest
CUB is excited to add two talented new staff members who joined our team in January 2022. Jennifer Hill-Hart is CUB’s new Policy Manager and Kate Ayres is our new Policy Advocate. Both have great experience working on energy issues with... Read More »
CUB Supports “Yes” Vote on Emergency Heat Relief for Renters (SB 1536)
Posted on February 8, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
In 2021, communities across Oregon experienced deadly record-breaking heat. Many people, especially renters, were left without life-saving access to cooling in or near their homes. A new bill, Emergency Heat Relief for Renters (SB 1536), seeks to keep Oregonians safe... Read More »
CUB Supports “Yes” Vote on Emergency Heat Relief for Communities (HB 4058)
Posted on February 3, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
Over the past few years, Oregon has been hit by many extreme weather events. From wildfires to historic heat waves to ice storms, communities across the state have suffered. A new bill, Emergency Heat Relief for Communities (HB 4058), will... Read More »