
26% Renewable Energy? No Longer Unthinkable
Posted on February 1, 2023 by Bob Jenks
Tags, General Interest, Energy
CUB has pushed for clean, renewable electricity for decades. While we may not have always been in the majority, we were on the right side of history.
Here are just a few of the things that were said in 2007... Read More »

Utilities 101: Understanding your Portland General Electric Bill (2023 Update)
Posted on January 25, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
For many customers, understanding what goes into your monthly energy bill can be confusing. In this blog series, we will discuss how to understand your energy bill. This guide is for customers of Portland General Electric (PGE) who have standard... Read More »

Questions About Gas Stoves? Look Toward Induction!
Posted on January 24, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
There has been a lot of buzz recently about gas stoves. Whether you have a gas stove or are considering purchasing one, you may have some questions.
Both nationally and locally, government safety watchdogs are concerned about health risks associated... Read More »

CenturyLink Investigation for Landline Service Issues
Posted on January 20, 2023 by Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, General Interest, Telecommunications
Regulators at the Public Utility Commission started an investigation looking into reliability issues with CenturyLink’s landline phone service. Now, Oregonians statewide have an opportunity to weigh in on the quality of service.
Here at CUB, we know that landline phone service is... Read More »

CUB Welcomes John Garrett, New Utility Analyst
Posted on January 18, 2023 by Mike Goetz
Tags, General Interest
CUB is thrilled to welcome John Garrett to our team as our new Utility Analyst. After a competitive hiring process, John stood out for his thoughtfulness, analytical skills, and passion for furthering the public interest through the development of sound... Read More »

2023 Oregon Legislative Session Starts
Posted on January 17, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications
Every year, CUB staff works hard to advocate for fair and affordable utilities in Salem. We are excited to get to work at the 2023 Oregon Legislative Session.
Although many bills are still in the works CUB will be advocating... Read More »
