CUB Energy Policy Conference

Carbon emissions from Oregon’s transportation sector comprise 40 percent of the state’s ongoing carbon impact, and worse – they are increasing. Addressing this problem, along with the multitude of related public health and equity issues, requires us to take action on many... Read More »

PacifiCorp is a unique entity. While most utilities that we work with at CUB have service territories limited to Oregon, or spanning a few states, PacifiCorp serves customers in six large states across the West. On the western side of... Read More »

In November 2019, the Oregon Public Utility Commission conducted a comprehensive review of the price of natural gas for state gas utilities. This year, the price of the natural gas commodity has increased for all three investor-owned utilities operating in... Read More »

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on November 20, 2014, and has been reposted here with significant updates.

Seasonal weather changes highlight household comfort and safety challenges, especially for low-income and other vulnerable Oregon households. The cold winter weather and snowstorms... Read More »

The holidays are a great time to reflect on what’s truly important in our lives and how we invest our time and resources. In my role as Oregon CUB’s Board President, I join the staff and my fellow members of the... Read More »

Thanksgiving, a holiday with an emphasis on gratitude and without gift giving expectations, is my particular favorite. As I near the end of my first year as CUB’s Deputy Director, I have some special Thanksgiving appreciations.

First, I thank CUB members. For... Read More »