CUB Energy Policy Conference

During CUB’s review of Avista’s request for a rate increase, we found that Oregon’s second-largest gas company is charging customers in Southern Oregon exorbitant and unnecessary amounts for expanding its fossil fuel system. This unfairly costs customers millions of dollars a... Read More »

CUB is proud to introduce you to our Policy Manager, Jennifer Hill-Hart.

Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Policy Manager? For Jennifer, her workday depends on what time of year it is. During the... Read More »

CUB’s work has led to a refund to Portland General Electric customers on July 1, 2023. Approximately $3 million will be refunded to residential customers for costs related to the now-closed Boardman Coal Plant.

This refund will extend for the next... Read More »

As summer months continue to grow 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 you and... Read More »

The 2023 Legislative session ended on June 25th, with crucial bills making it to the Governor’s desk in the nick of time. The passage of these bills happened largely due to the hard work of everyday Oregonians, pushing for their voices to... Read More »

It is our pleasure to welcome Alyssa Forest to the CUB team as our Summer 2023 Law Clerk. Alyssa will be assisting CUB staff with legal research, writing, and other organizational matters. The work of CUB’s law clerks is invaluable to... Read More »