CUB Energy Policy Conference

In Eugene, community organizations are trying a new approach to reaching local climate goals: passing the Eugene Clean Energy Fund (ECEF). Activist and grassroots organizations have come together to launch a ballot initiative campaign. If passed, the ballot measure would... Read More »

Editor’s Note: This blog is adapted from CUB’s presentation to the Interim House Committee on Housing and Homelessness on June 16, 2026. To see the full video of this presentation, visit the Oregon Legislature website.

Energy inefficient homes can create a host of... Read More »

Last year, CUB did something we’ve never done before. We took the lead on four energy affordability bills during Oregon’s legislative session—and we passed all of them! Among those big victories, the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) was passed to rein in... Read More »

With energy bills on the rise in Oregon, it’s no wonder that many families are struggling with unaffordable energy bills. Since 2021, Oregon’s largest electric utilities have raised rates by nearly 50%, leaving many Oregonians making impossible choices.

No one should... Read More »

Over the last year, Oregon has taken big steps toward protecting regular people from the impact of data centers’ energy use and costs. But we still have a long way to go. This year, we need our policymakers to continue to... Read More »

Data centers—and their big energy usage—are a growing issue in Oregon. Over the past decade, our state has become one of the top destinations in the world for big tech companies to build out data centers. But why is Oregon such a... Read More »