It’s been a while since we’ve spotlighted one of CUB’s hard-working staff. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Ryan Tran, CUB’s Economist.

Have you ever wondered what an economist does? Ryan’s days usually involve a lot of research and data. On any given... Read More »

After months, Pacific Power has reduced its ask to increase customer bills in 2025. In February, Oregon’s second-largest electric utility asked regulators to increase household billing rates by 21.6%. Pacific Power is now trying to raise rates by 14.9% for Oregon... Read More »

CUB Energy Policy Conference, Energy Policy for People & Planet, is coming up on October 4th! Join us again this year for a day of discussion to explore the intersections between utility planning, customer affordability, and climate protections. Early bird tickets... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission will be accepting public comments on the Portland General Electric (PGE) through August 27th, 2024. If you would like to add your comments, you can do so using CUB’s Action Form. You can also email .(JavaScript must... Read More »

After several updates, Portland General Electric (PGE) is now asking to raise billing rates for all customers by 10.9% in 2025, up from its originally requested 7.4%. This double-digit proposal comes on the heels of a record number of households... Read More »

CUB’s own Jennifer Hill-Hart is joining the Energy Strategy Advisory Group this summer. This group is hosted by the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE).

In the past couple of years, Oregon has passed many energy policies that naturally cross industry sectors. These... Read More »