CUB Gains Seat on the Western Energy Imbalance Market Regional Issues Forum
Posted on December 11, 2020 by Thomas Jerin
Tags, Energy
Earlier this year, CUB economist Will Gehrke was elected to serve as a Consumer Advocate Representative on the Regional Issues Forum with the Western Energy Imbalance Market. We here at CUB are very excited about this development; the expert analysis... Read More »
Celebrating CUB Victories in 2020: CUB Secured Utility Customer Savings, Funding for Rural Broadband and More
Posted on December 10, 2020 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, Telecommunications, General Interest
In a year with so many challenges, it can be hard to celebrate successes. But Oregon utility consumers have benefited from the advocacy work of CUB’s staff in 2020, and we want to share those victories. You can find a full... Read More »
Incoming Biden-Harris Administration Represents About Face on Climate
Posted on December 3, 2020 by Samuel Pastrick
Tags, Energy
Decarbonization policies in response to climate change are vitally important for many reasons. CUB is particularly concerned with the economic risks that utility customers face due to climate change. CUB welcomes anticipated changes in federal climate change policy from the... Read More »
Support CUB’s Work for a Decarbonized Future on This 9th Annual Giving Tuesday
Posted on December 1, 2020 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that brings communities together to support charitable causes of all kinds. In observance of this occasion, we invite you to consider making a donation to CUB to support our work on... Read More »
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday, December 1!
Posted on November 24, 2020 by Amelia Lamb
Tags, Energy, General Interest
2020: what a year. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives across the world and historically severe wildfires in the Pacific Northwest destroyed more than 4,000 residences and burned more than one million acres. But this year has also been defined... Read More »
Klamath Dam Removal Agreement Protects Customers from Rate Increases
Posted on November 23, 2020 by Amelia Lamb
Tags, Energy
November 2020 Editor Update:
This blog was originally published on April 12, 2016. On November 17, 2020 a new deal was announced by Oregon Governor Kate Brown and California Governor Gavin Newsom to ensure completion of the Klamath Basin dam... Read More »