Fuel cells that mix hydrogen and oxygen to produce water and electricity date back to the 1800s, but their high cost has been a barrier to using this clean energy source. But hydrogen fuel, particularly when produced using renewable energy,... Read More »

When buying a home, it can be difficult to know how energy efficient the home will be. Home Energy Scores can help you understand what level of energy performance to expect from a new home. For those selling homes in... Read More »

Where does our energy come from? Here at CUB, much of our work is predicated on the belief that shedding light on this question for utility customers is good for their consumer interests. Some readers may be surprised to find... Read More »

The COVID-19 public health emergency continues to harm residential utility customers – job losses, Oregon’s economic downturn, and other factors have made it difficult or impossible for many households to keep up with their utility service payments. CUB authored a COVID-19... Read More »

Massive power outages and sky-high bills: the flaws in Texas’s deregulated energy system have been exposed. The root causes of the extended statewide blackouts following a severe winter storm that hit the state in February of this year have been well... Read More »

By electrifying transportation, Oregon can reduce climate pollution and cut utility costs. Utility benefits of investing in transportation electrification infrastructure extend to everyone, not just those who can afford electric vehicles. During the 2021 legislative session, CUB supports House Bill... Read More »