CUB Energy Policy Conference

Editor’s Note: This blog is adapted from CUB’s presentation to the Interim House Committee on Housing and Homelessness on June 16, 2026. To see the full video of this presentation, visit the Oregon Legislature website.

Energy inefficient homes can create a host of... Read More »

Last year, CUB did something we’ve never done before. We took the lead on four energy affordability bills during Oregon’s legislative session—and we passed all of them! Among those big victories, the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) was passed to rein in... Read More »

With energy bills on the rise in Oregon, it’s no wonder that many families are struggling with unaffordable energy bills. Since 2021, Oregon’s largest electric utilities have raised rates by nearly 50%, leaving many Oregonians making impossible choices.

No one should... Read More »

We’re excited to announce this year’s CUB Energy Policy Conference: Changing for a Changing Climate! Early bird registration is now open.

Join us again this year for a packed day of knowledgeable panelists, networking with industry leaders, and highlighting diverse voices. We will dive... Read More »

Over the last year, Oregon has taken big steps toward protecting regular people from the impact of data centers’ energy use and costs. But we still have a long way to go. This year, we need our policymakers to continue to... Read More »

CUB is excited to welcome Sofia Aviles (she/her) as our Summer Law Clerk. Sofia is a rising 2L at Vermont Law and Graduate School and hopes to learn more about energy regulation and consumer advocacy through this clerkship.

Before attending law... Read More »