CUB Legislative Victories: Energy Affordability and Transportation Electrification
Posted on May 25, 2021 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
CUB is excited to announce that two of our priority bills have passed: The Energy Affordability Act (HB 2475) and the Transportation Electrification Package (HB 2165). While the legislative session is not yet over, we are proud of these early... Read More »
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Bonneville Power Administration: A Primer
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy
Hydroelectric power is a major energy resource in the Pacific Northwest. But how big is it exactly, how is it produced, and how does it affect Oregonians?
As of 2021, 28 percent of the Pacific Northwest’s electricity comes from hydroelectric power. In... Read More »
Preparing for Fire Season and Power Outages
Posted on May 18, 2021 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy
It is springtime. That means it is time to pick asparagus and plant tomatoes. But it is also time to prepare for what follows spring: Fire Season. In recent years, Oregon’s summers have become longer, drier, and hotter, leading to wildfires.... Read More »
2021 Members Meeting: a Report from CUB Board Chair Christy Anderson Brekken
Posted on May 13, 2021 by Christy Anderson Brekken
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Conference & Events
As the Chair of CUB’s Board of Governors, I’m proud to bring you this report on our Annual Members Meeting, held via Zoom on May 6, 2021. CUB members have been the backbone of our organization since our founding in 1984.... Read More »
COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Programs: Emergency Broadband Benefit
Posted on May 11, 2021 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Telecommunications
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on too many Oregon families. Many households are still unable to afford their utility bills along with other basic living expenses. Starting on May 12, 2021, the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit... Read More »
Who Owns and Regulates Oregon’s Energy Utilities?
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Janice Thompson
Tags, Energy
At CUB, we occasionally hear directly from residential customers about issues with their energy utility. One variation is: “My utility isn’t addressing my complaint - who else can I call?” The answer depends on who owns your utility. Is it an... Read More »