Lead from school drinking fountains and faucets as well as lead paint have been in the news recently. What is lead anyway? Why was it ever used in paint or plumbing fixtures? Why is lead hazardous and what is being... Read More »

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) manages California’s electric grid, whereas in the rest of the West, utilities and the Bonneville Power Administration manage their own transmission grids and resources. PacifiCorp, the parent company of Pacific Power, and CAISO recently announced... Read More »

It is always bittersweet when one of CUB’s staff moves on, even when their new opportunity is great; and so it is with the departure of Economist, Nadine Hanhan. Nadine began her four-plus year tenure at CUB in 2012, and worked... Read More »

It is with great pleasure that CUB announces the recipient of our inaugural Consumer Champion Award: Margie Harris, Executive Director of the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO). Margie will receive this award at the conclusion of our upcoming October 14,... Read More »

Background How does Oregon define a “community solar project”?

Community Solar is a type of shared renewables project that pools investments from multiple members, either residential or commercial, and provides energy and financial benefits in return. This means that customers who are unable to... Read More »

I am pleased to announce that Katie Fulton has joined CUB as our new summer law clerk.

Growing up on a farm outside of Portland, Katie knew at a young age that she wanted to work in a career that focused... Read More »