CUB is a big proponent of energy efficiency. Energy efficiency saves money, reduces emissions, and has been a major focus of CUB’s work since 1984. In the context of my work at CUB, I recently became aware of a new energy... Read More »

On June 8, 2021, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) gave NW Natural the go-ahead to launch its first renewable natural gas (RNG) project under Oregon’s first-of-its-kind RNG program. The rules governing this program were created via Senate Bill 98, passed... Read More »

As the energy sector is making strides toward an emissions-free future, CUB is actively participating in several regulatory proceedings to find out the best possible way to make this transition. As a member of CUB staff, I have worked on... Read More »

Editor’s Note: On April 25, 2022 the Oregon Public Utility Commission issued its final decision in PGE’s general rate case. The decision includes several victories for CUB and for PGE’s residential customers. Thanks to CUB’s advocacy, the rate increase was whittled down to $10... Read More »

On March 10, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-04, directing state agencies to take actions to reduce and regulate greenhouse gas emissions. While this direction involves several state agencies, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and... Read More »

Earlier this summer, heat waves in California placed severe strain on the state’s power system. These conditions echoed summer 2021, when California experienced rolling blackouts for the first time since 2001. The black-outs were related to electricity supply shortages. Thankfully, the... Read More »