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 »
Idaho Power Planning Speedy Coal Exits, More Clean Energy
Posted on February 2, 2022 by Sudeshna Pal
Tags, Energy
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 Urges Yes Vote on Reach Code Bill (SB 1518)
Posted on January 28, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
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 Urges Yes Vote on Oregon Broadband Bill (HB 4092)
Posted on January 26, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Telecommunications
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 »