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 »

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 »