“LEED certified building” is a common phrase these days and has quickly become a part of Oregon’s vernacular. However, less common is the phrase “net zero energy building,” likely because building a structure with net zero energy consumption and zero carbon emissions is even more... Read More »

Green and renewable energy have become buzz words in politics and the media as evidence of global warming grows. They have also become increasingly important in discussions relating to how utilities meet their power needs. This makes sense, as utility... Read More »

In last Sunday’s Oregonian, there’s a story on public purpose funds and the Energy Trust of Oregon and where best to invest energy efficiency dollars. Longtime readers have often heard us talk about the benefits of energy efficiency, the role public purpose... Read More »

CUB is primarily a consumer advocacy organization, but advocating effectively for consumers has increasingly begun to mean involving environmental concerns in the mix. A primary mover behind this change has been the growing awareness of worldwide global warming impacts and... Read More »

“Yo! What up?”

“Dude, I am so totally stoked about the smokin’ chance we have to make a mega-difference on GHG.”

“Yeah, we need to be completely rockin’ it by the time the Lege fires up in January.”

“No doubt.”

Translation:

“Hello there! How are you doing?”

“I must say, I am very excited about the excellent... Read More »

One day post-election and we are taking stock. What does this election mean to CUB and to you, utility consumers? We believe that this new day indicates a shift from campaigning on change, to opening the door to true opportunity.... Read More »