CUB Energy Policy Conference

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 »

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 »