CUB staff worked hard to break down utility policy in blogs this year, making utilities more accessible to everyday people. Today, we’re excited to share our staff’s favorite blogs of 2025.

2025 Staff Picks

Regulators Grapple with PGE’s Lackluster Proposal to Address Data... Read More »

This November, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) unveiled the long-awaited Oregon Energy Strategy report, a roadmap towards meeting Oregon’s clean energy goals. CUB’s own Policy & Program Director, Jennifer Hill-Hart, served on the Oregon Energy Strategy Advisory Group that helped... Read More »

This November, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) unveiled the long-awaited Oregon Energy Strategy report, a roadmap towards meeting Oregon’s clean energy goals. This report has found that not acting on clean energy could cost Oregonians.

In 2023, legislators passed HB 3630,... Read More »

After pressure from legislators, Oregon’s three largest state-regulated utilities agreed to a voluntary pause on disconnections for some customers through the rest of 2025.

Through December, PGE, Pacific Power, and NW Natural low-income customers who receive monthly bill discounts or anyone... Read More »

CUB is excited to welcome a new addition to our team this year, Emily Dougan (she/her). Emily joins CUB as Utility Analyst, bringing experience working both in Oregon and across the U.S. on water and electricity infrastructure projects

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On October 3rd, CUB’s 15th annual policy conference, Changing for a Changing Climate, was held at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Over 200 attendees gathered from across the Pacific Northwest to engage in a day of networking, panel discussions, and... Read More »