This year, gas companies are trying to expand a natural gas pipeline through Bend. CUB is concerned about this large investment’s impact on Cascade customers’ bills and the utility meeting emission reduction requirements. CUB recently urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission... Read More »

CUB is excited to welcome Charlie Krouse as our new Outreach Associate. They are joining CUB with a wealth of experience in organizing, community outreach, and policy work in Oregon.

Charlie has worked in climate and reproductive justice policy for... Read More »

Editor’s Note: The House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment is holding a hearing on the Utility Consumer Protection Bill on 3/1. Take action and tell legislators to support this bill!

Utilities are investing billions of dollars in pipelines and power plants,... Read More »

Customers of gas utilities are at risk as gas utilities attempt to reduce their climate impact according to a new report released by state utility regulators.

Oregon has adopted climate regulations that require Oregon’s three gas utilities to reduce their greenhouse... Read More »

This year, we’re advocating for new legislation that would protect utility customers, make our buildings more energy efficient, and continue Oregon’s path towards a clean energy future. Read on for CUB’s 2023 priorities for the Oregon Legislative Session!

We have big ambitions for this... Read More »

Editor’s Note: Want to take action on Right to Repair? Tell your state legislator to support the Oregon Right to Repair Act today!

This year, CUB is supporting the Right to Repair Act (SB 542). This bill expands your ability to repair your... Read More »