CUB Energy Policy Conference

Solar gardens? The what, why, and how of community solar, sometimes called solar gardens, is the focus of a panel at CUB’s upcoming sixth annual policy conference, The Future Starts Now. Come join us on October 14th at the Downtown Portland... Read More »

Earlier this summer, CUB released an Oregon Utility Customer Survey. While CUB has, in years past, surveyed both members and utility customers alike, it’s been a while – and the motivation behind this particular survey largely stems from a panel at... Read More »

CUB has accomplished a lot in the past three decades, and we have a lot of resources, great partners, and of course our awesome members to thank for much of what we’ve achieved. But we know that none of it would... Read More »

Earlier this spring, Portland General Electric (PGE) filed its 2017 “Annual Power Cost Update Tariff”, or “Annual Update Tariff” (AUT). In simpler terms, PGE’s AUT is a mini-rate case that is limited to annual changes in their power costs such as fuel. In... Read More »

Today CUB is asking you to call your Congressional Representative right now and ask them to increase funding for the Low-income Heat and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Let me tell you why.

As I write this blog I am sitting in... Read More »

As part of this year’s October 14 Policy Conference, CUB is giving the first annual Consumer Champion Award. This award honors individuals who, through their industry leadership, policy innovations, and public service have contributed in a substantial way to the well-being... Read More »