Both during and subsequent to the recent passing of the landmark Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Act, rumors swirled and conjecture often dominated the conversation in the media. But of course, this is nothing new. Let’s be honest: anyone even remotely... Read More »

A part of my role here at CUB is to speak with folks about their needs and concerns as they relate to accessing telecom services in Oregon. (For clarity, “telecommunication services” refers to wireline/home or mobile telephone and broadband.) While I... Read More »

Back in November 2015, we reported on concerns CUB had in response to Avista’s request for a rate increase from residential and small business customers. Specifically, the company wanted to raise residential rates by 8.9% while simultaneously reducing rates by 7%... Read More »

Like to have a water bottle at work? Going to the gym more regularly in 2016? Bring along CUB’s new water bottle to keep yourself hydrated in style.

An added bonus is that you can share with others an interesting energy... Read More »

Yesterday, we made news. The Oregon Legislature passed the Oregon Clean Electricity & Coal Transition Plan which will phase out the use of coal by 2035 and increase our investment in renewable energy to 50% by 2040. 

CUB has been working hard to... Read More »

Many of you have been following our work crafting the Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Plan and now our work during the current legislative session to get it passed. This bill, if passed, will transition Oregon off coal by 2035... Read More »