CUB Energy Policy Conference

On June 24, Oregon Governor Kate Brown called the Legislature to return to Salem for the “First Special Legislative Session of 2020.” Note the “first” designation; media reports indicate that at least one more session to address state budget issues will occur... Read More »

In early Summer, 2020, the CUB staff was pleased to welcome our new Law Clerk, Eddie Kelinsky. Eddie was selected for this position after a competitive hiring process. Eddie’s legal research skillset and passion for energy law and policy stood out... Read More »

Summer is almost here, but with warmer weather can come higher cooling costs, whether you live in an apartment or own your home. CUB has compiled the following strategies to reduce energy and save money this summer.

Electricity bills have two... Read More »

Widespread and affordable “phone” (traditional landline, wireless, satellite, voice over internet protocol) and broadband (high-speed internet) services are key elements to education, employment, social engagement, civic participation, and medical care. This is especially true during an economic and public health crisis... Read More »

On June 9, 2020, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) held a public meeting on the “Impact of Residential Utility Customers during COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Recovery”, where CUB was invited to testify. I discussed the COVID-19 pandemic in the broader... Read More »

In the middle of March 2020, regulated energy utilities in Oregon implemented moratoriums on service disconnections in response to growing economic concerns linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. CUB and many other groups urged the energy utilities to implement these shut-off... Read More »