CUB Energy Policy Conference

Summer is officially here! As temperatures rise, we need to take steps to stay cool in our homes for our health and safety, regardless of whether we rent or own. Read on to learn how you can stay cool this... Read More »

In Eugene, community organizations are trying a new approach to reaching local climate goals: passing the Eugene Clean Energy Fund (ECEF). Activist and grassroots organizations have come together to launch a ballot initiative campaign. If passed, the ballot measure would... Read More »

As summer months continue to grow longer and hotter each year, the risk of large-scale wildfires in Oregon continues to increase. Many people in Oregon live in high wildfire-risk areas. It’s essential to prepare ahead of time for wildfires to ensure... Read More »

Editor’s Note: This blog is adapted from CUB’s presentation to the Interim House Committee on Housing and Homelessness on June 16, 2026. To see the full video of this presentation, visit the Oregon Legislature website.

Energy inefficient homes can create a host of... Read More »

Last year, CUB did something we’ve never done before. We took the lead on four energy affordability bills during Oregon’s legislative session—and we passed all of them! Among those big victories, the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) was passed to rein in... Read More »

With energy bills on the rise in Oregon, it’s no wonder that many families are struggling with unaffordable energy bills. Since 2021, Oregon’s largest electric utilities have raised rates by nearly 50%, leaving many Oregonians making impossible choices.

No one should... Read More »