The seventh annual CUB Policy Conference, Utility Regulation 2.0: Empowering What’s Possible, is quickly approaching. As part of our ongoing series featuring the conference’s breakout panels, today’s update discusses panel topic #5: Benefit Or Burden: EV Peak Load And Flexibility.

In an... Read More »

Several years ago my parents, newly minted empty nesters, were looking to replace their ancient family mini-van. Fuel prices were high and steadily rising. I assumed a small fuel efficient car was in their future. Instead, they replaced one mini-van... Read More »

CUB is pleased to announce this year’s Consumer Champion Awardee, Oregon Senator Lee Beyer, who represents the Springfield area. In its second year, the Consumer Champion Award honors individuals who, through their leadership, policy innovations, and public service have contributed in... Read More »

Registration is now open for the 7th annual CUB Policy Conference, Utility Regulation 2.0: Empowering What’s Possible!

Taking place on Friday, October 13 at the Downtown Portland Hilton, this conference will explore conversation about utility business models, regulation, and what (if anything)... Read More »

Utilities are in a tough spot in 2017. Traditional utility regulation encourages investment in large long-term assets like power plants. But many people, including regulators and customers, believe that the future will be built around energy efficiency, demand response, distributed... Read More »

On April 18, 2017, I had the opportunity to represent CUB at the Oregon’s Energy Future Conference, organized by the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC). A mainstay in Oregon for the past eleven years, the conference connects energy professionals from utilities,... Read More »