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Bonneville Power Administration: A Primer
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy
Hydroelectric power is a major energy resource in the Pacific Northwest. But how big is it exactly, how is it produced, and how does it affect Oregonians?
As of 2021, 28 percent of the Pacific Northwest’s electricity comes from hydroelectric power. In... Read More »
Preparing for Fire Season and Power Outages
Posted on May 18, 2021 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy
It is springtime. That means it is time to pick asparagus and plant tomatoes. But it is also time to prepare for what follows spring: Fire Season. In recent years, Oregon’s summers have become longer, drier, and hotter, leading to wildfires.... Read More »
2021 Members Meeting: a Report from CUB Board Chair Christy Anderson Brekken
Posted on May 13, 2021 by Christy Anderson Brekken
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Conference & Events
As the Chair of CUB’s Board of Governors, I’m proud to bring you this report on our Annual Members Meeting, held via Zoom on May 6, 2021. CUB members have been the backbone of our organization since our founding in 1984.... Read More »
Who Owns and Regulates Oregon’s Energy Utilities?
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Janice Thompson
Tags, Energy
At CUB, we occasionally hear directly from residential customers about issues with their energy utility. One variation is: “My utility isn’t addressing my complaint - who else can I call?” The answer depends on who owns your utility. Is it an... Read More »
“What’s the RUB?” Utility Billing and Renters’ Rights
Posted on May 4, 2021 by Thomas Jerin
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Water/Wastewater
Recently, my friend came to me with a problem: She has been renting a duplex in east Portland for many years and has paid a flat fee to her landlord to cover her electricity bill. However, when she renewed her... Read More »
Before You Dig This Spring, Call 811!
Posted on April 30, 2021 by Will Gehrke
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Water/Wastewater
Spring is in full swing in Oregon, and that means the start of construction season. CUB would like to remind our readers that under Oregon law, Oregonians are required to call the state’s Utility Notification Center before they dig more than... Read More »