Idaho Power is planning to expand its clean energy resources while speeding up retirements of its existing coal resources. This move is a major shift in the company’s vision of its future resource mix. The plan includes substantial solar, wind, and... Read More »

CUB is engaging our readers to help advocate for this and other CUB priority bills in the 2022 Oregon legislative session. Learn about all the bills CUB is supporting and take action here!

Buildings are the second largest and longest lasting... Read More »

CUB is engaging our readers to help advocate for this and other CUB priority bills in the 2022 Oregon legislative session. Learn about all the bills CUB is supporting and take action here!

As the world continues to move more and... Read More »

In a major win for customers, Portland General Electric (PGE) has agreed to permanently stop collecting residential customer deposits. This change removes a big barrier to accessing electricity service (and housing) for many low-income customers.

Across the country, nearly all utilities... Read More »

2022 Update: In light of recent reports about Portland’s problem with lead and water, CUB is re-releasing this guide. While these reports may seem scary, the issue does not affect all households. Homes with older plumbing (pre-1986) are most at risk... Read More »

Here at CUB, we’re gearing up for a very busy year of advocating for utility consumers like you. Already, we’re hard at work preparing for the legislative session, multiple rate cases, and ensuring the utilities comply with the Climate Protection Plan.... Read More »