CUB is excited to welcome two new staff members to our team this year, Lizzie Lesch-Abhaya (she/her) and Olivia Awbrey (she/they). Lizzie will be supporting the Program Team’s legal work as our Paralegal. Olivia joins CUB as our Utility Analyst, where... Read More »

Today, we’re extra excited to announce the winner of CUB’s prestigious Consumer Champion Award: Representative Nathan Sosa! CUB’s Consumer Champion Award honors community leaders who have substantially improved the lives and well-being of Oregon’s utility customers. Through their leadership, advocacy, and public service,... Read More »

Today, we’re extra excited to announce the keynote address of CUB’s 25th Annual Policy Conference: A Fireside Chat with Oregon Department of Energy Director Janine Benner and Oregon Public Utility Commission Chair Letha Tawney. Moderated by CUB’s Executive Director, Bob Jenks, this... Read More »

CenturyLink, also known as Lumen, has a problem. For years, CenturyLink has failed customers, especially seniors and rural communities, by not delivering on its promise to provide quality telephone service.

This is especially true in Jacksonville, Oregon, where last year... Read More »

Dealing with a utility disconnection is a stressful and miserable experience. I personally went through it when I was between jobs last year. And over the past few months, I’ve been hearing a ton from community members who are having to... Read More »

Avista gas customers in Southern and Eastern Oregon will see a small change in their billing rates starting September 1, 2025. Average single-family customers will see an increase of 2% ($1.36/month) while multi-family customers will see a small decrease of... Read More »