As Oregon feels the impact of climate change, Oregon utility customers are seeing more power outages caused by extreme weather events. Winter ice storms can affect above-ground power lines and interrupt our energy services.

In 2021, Oregon utility customers experienced... Read More »

This year, CUB staff worked hard to make utility policy more accessible in our blogs and communications, and readers had some clear favorites. Learn about CUB’s most-read blogs of 2024!

Most Read Blogs of 2024

Gas Myth: All Gas Appliances Work in Power... Read More »

Last week, Senator Ron Wyden asked the question thousands of Oregonians have been asking all year: why are PGE bills so high?

Sen. Wyden sent the state’s largest utility a letter demanding that Portland General Electric explain why billing rates have... Read More »

Join us in celebrating another successful year of work at CUB! As we reach the final stretch of 2024, there are many victories to celebrate. We came together as a community this year and helped advance the work to make Oregon’s... Read More »

CUB staff worked hard to break down utility policy in blogs this year, making utilities more accessible to everyday people. Today, we’re excited to share our staff’s favorite blogs of 2024.

2024 Staff Picks

Myth Busting: Why Clean Energy Is Not Making Energy... Read More »

Having your power shut off or being behind on your energy bills can be incredibly stressful. No one should have to choose between paying their electricity bill and food, medicine, or other necessities. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many... Read More »