CUB Energy Policy Conference

Although 2023 is just starting, CUB staff is already hard at work. This year, we’re tackling major issues facing Oregonians’ utility needs: fighting increasing energy bills, pushing for more energy-efficient buildings, and working to create a just clean energy future.

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Many within the climate community are awaiting the rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These new funds will help address the climate crisis, as well as build up an economy that works for working families. Over $700 million of... Read More »

Thank you to everyone who read, shared, and commented on CUB blog posts this year! From old classics to breaking news, our readers showed some major interest in utility issues. Here are the blogs that you couldn’t stop reading in 2022.

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This has been a busy year at CUB! From testifying in front of the Oregon Legislature to litigating rate cases, our small team of advocates had their work cut out for them this year. We pushed back on utilities’ requests to... Read More »

Oregon state utility regulators have approved new rules to strengthen consumer protections. With these new rules, Oregon’s largest energy utilities will have tighter restrictions on when they can shut off energy to a household. Customers now also have stronger protections around... Read More »

New Tax Credits Can Save Oregon Households Thousands on Clean Energy Investments

You may have heard about the Inflation Reduction Act passed by the federal government. This law opens billions of dollars for energy and the environment. But did you... Read More »