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CUB Energy Policy Conference

Buy your tickets for the CUB Energy Policy Conference! The CUB Energy Policy Conference is designed as a day of discussion, networking, and sharing diverse perspectives. Learn more about this year’s conference at oregoncub.org/conference

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Utilities 101: Understanding your Portland General Electric Bill (2023 Update)

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 »

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.

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Questions About Gas Stoves? Look Toward Induction!

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 »

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. CUB's suggestion: look towards induction stoves instead!


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CenturyLink Investigation for Landline Service Issues

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 »

Action Alert: State regulators 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. Having an issue with your CenturyLink phone? Speak out!

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CUB Welcomes John Garrett, New Utility Analyst

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 »

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 energy policy in Oregon. Welcome, John!


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2023 Oregon Legislative Session Starts

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 »

The 2023 Oregon Legislative Session starts 1/17! “I'm looking forward to getting down to the nitty-gritty of what planning for a clean energy future looks like. We’ll have honest conversations about how this new direction could impact customers, particularly their wallets.” – Jennifer Hill-Hart, CUB Policy Manager


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Pacific Power Bills Increase in 2023

Editor’s Note: Some of the press has indicated a smaller percentage increase for residential Pacific Power customers in 2023. However, there was an error in reporting the correct price increase.

Pacific Power residential customers received a large rate increase increased on... Read More »

Pacific Power residential customers received a large rate increase increased on Jan 1. The average residential customer will receive a rate increase of $19.45 (21%). Although this is a large increase, CUB’s advocacy helped lower the impact on Oregon households.

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