That’s a Wrap: CUB’s 2025 Conference
Posted on October 9, 2025 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Energy, Conference & Events, General Interest
On October 3rd, CUB’s 15th annual policy conference, Changing for a Changing Climate, was held at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Over 200 attendees gathered from across the Pacific Northwest to engage in a day of networking, panel discussions, and community building.
We were thrilled by the enthusiasm and engagement at this year’s conference—special thanks to CUB staff for putting together yet another incredible event!
Conference Highlights
Attendees at this year’s conference loved the excellent programming and speakers, engaging panel content, and diversity of perspectives. One attendee told us they appreciated the presence of several female leaders and the focus on equity, including those who have not previously been represented in energy conversations. Other conference attendees spoke about how the high-quality panel topics and exposure to new energy issues gave them a broader perspective on the work being done in the energy industry.
One of the biggest “complaints” we received about the conference:
“It was hard to choose what to go to, which speaks to the CUB staff’s diligence in finding topics that are interesting and timely.”
We also heard from many people who enjoyed the networking opportunities at the conference. Whether you work for a utility company, government agency, or nonprofit, or attend as a community member, the CUB conference is the place for you to connect!
Recordings of our panels will be made available to attendees in the near future. For folks who couldn’t attend the conference, stay tuned for an opportunity to purchase a digital-only conference package!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 15th annual conference!
CUB’s Keynote Speaker: Fireside Chat with Janine Benner & Letha Tawney
This year, CUB was overjoyed to welcome Janine Benner, Director of the Oregon Department of Energy, and Letha Tawney, Chair of the Oregon Public Utility Commission, as our keynote speakers. These industry leaders sat down for a fireside chat with Bob Jenks, CUB’s Executive Director.
Both speakers described the challenges and opportunities present in meeting Oregon’s ambitious climate goals. Letha recognized that hard decisions would need to be made in the coming years, but was hopeful that emerging opportunities, like energy markets in California, would move Oregon forward toward meeting climate mandates.
Janine spoke about how the ample resources present in Oregon, including the people power in the room, will help Oregon reach its climate goals. These industry leaders presented a refreshingly optimistic vision for Oregon’s energy future.
Thank you to Janine and Letha for providing a thoughtful and hopeful conversation on Oregon’s energy future!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
CUB is grateful to our generous sponsors for making the CUB Policy Conference possible. Their sponsorship enables CUB to bring together a wealth of industry knowledge for an incredible day of discussion, networking, and sharing diverse perspectives. Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
2025 CUB Conference Sponsors
Portland General Electric
Pacific Power
Energy Trust of Oregon
Electrify Now
CLEAResult
Oregon Department of Energy
Department of Energy Quality
Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition
Davison Van Cleve PC
NW Power and Conservation Council
Climate Solutions
Energy 350
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