The solstice has passed and it is officially Summer - which means CUB is now in the thick of planning our sixth annual policy conference, The Future Starts Now, taking place on Friday October 14th.  In this week’s special conference update, I’m... Read More »

Due to CUB’s advocacy, $2.1 million will stay in the pockets of Portland public utility customers during fiscal year 2016-17, which begins in July. Portland’s public utilities provide water, sewer, and stormwater management services as directed by the City Council.

CUB’s work this... Read More »

Early Tuesday morning, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favor to uphold the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) ability to regulate broadband through common carriage rules outlined in the 2015 Open Internet Order. The decision marks a watershed moment... Read More »

As we reported on the CUB blog late last month, the theme for the 2016 CUB Policy Conference is The Future Starts Now. Today, after much deliberation among the staff and with our trusted partners, we are pleased to announce... Read More »

Summertime is heating up in Portland and across the state! As more Oregonians are getting out and enjoying the sunshine and all kinds of outdoor athletic activities, from kayaking to mountain climbing, CUB is raising awareness of the critical role... Read More »

A number of years ago, the PUC began allowing electric utilities to update variable power costs like fuel for power plants, and wholesale power prices. However, over time, those cases have become more complicated and utilities are now adding costs... Read More »