CUB is a non-partisan organization which does not endorse candidates. We do, however, believe strongly in the value of an engaged, educated, participative voting public, and our members will sometimes ask us for guidance around election time. So here are... Read More »

There’s been some controversy lately about a new effort to promote renewable energy resources. Members and supporters of CUB would likely think that anything along this line would be welcomed and for the most part, that’s true. But the tone and accuracy... Read More »

Solar power—and wind power, too—is alive and well in Oregon after a decision last week from the Oregon Public Utility Commission. At stake was the future of about 13 MW of solar power projects, or more than double the solar capacity that... Read More »

We’ve written in the past several CUB Online issues about rising natural gas wholesale markets, and the general increase in fossil fuel prices. Others have noted that as gasoline prices have gone up, and stayed well above $4 per gallon, Americans have... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission hosted a public hearing Tuesday on gas prices, which are going up,in a “significant” to “steep” increase kind of way. NW Natural customers will be hardest hit with a 35-40% increase. Cascade Natural Gas customers will see 15-20% increases. And... Read More »

It’s summer (almost) and the natural gas furnaces around Oregon have been idling (almost) as temperatures reach (almost) 70 degrees on a regular basis. Normally, Oregon’s largest natural gas provider, NW Natural, would be purchasing gas to store for the winter. As stated... Read More »