The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on too many Oregon families. Many households are still unable to afford their utility bills along with other basic living expenses. Since summer 2020, CUB has worked with regulators, utilities, and... Read More »

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on too many Oregon families. Many households are still unable to afford their utility bills along with other basic living expenses. Since summer 2020, CUB has worked with regulators, utilities, and... Read More »

Imagine, if you will, your utility functioning in complete isolation to ensure the lights and appliances in your home (and the homes of millions around you) will turn on every single time. This concept of reliability is at the core... 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. Since the construction of the John Day... Read More »

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 »