CUB Endorses Portland Clean Energy Fund
Posted on August 29, 2018 by Bob Jenks
Tags, Energy
The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) endorses the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) measure on the November 2018 ballot.
CUB has long supported energy efficiency and renewable energy programs funded by dollars collected via governmental jurisdictions, such as state and federal... Read More »
Major Shakeup at Hydro One
Posted on July 26, 2018 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy
A change in power has occurred in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Legislative Assembly is now controlled by the Progressive Conservative party. The premier of Ontario is now Doug Ford, the older brother of infamous Toronto mayor Rob Ford.
Why... Read More »
Fresh Solutions for Low-Income and Historically Underserved Customers
Posted on July 6, 2018 by Sarah Ryan-Knox
Tags, Energy
CUB recently joined SEPA (Smart Electric Power Alliance), and I attended its webinar, “Fresh Solutions for Low-Income and Historically Underserved Customers” last month.
An increasing number of cities, counties, and states around the US are committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.... Read More »
Workshop Report: Rocky Mountain Institute NY E-Lab “Forge”
Posted on June 28, 2018 by Mike Goetz
Tags, Energy
From June 11-13, 2018, I had the distinct pleasure of representing CUB at a series of informative and empowering workshops facilitated by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) on the banks of the scenic Hudson River in Garrison, New York. The... Read More »
No New Life for Dying Technology: CUB Opposes White House’s Coal-Revival Plan
Posted on June 22, 2018 by Mike Goetz
Tags, Energy
Earlier this month, in a statement from its Press Secretary, the Trump Administration announced plans to breathe life into a dying coal-fired electricity generation sector in the name of “resilience”. The White House is attempting to use authority it believes it... Read More »
Cascade Wants to Raise Oregon Natural Gas Rates
Posted on June 14, 2018 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy
Cascade Natural Gas, which distributes natural gas service to Northeastern Oregon and Central Oregon, recently filed to raise residential customer rates by 3.53 percent. Upon a closer examination of the numbers, Cascade is seeking to increase rates for all customers... Read More »