CUB Economist, Sudeshna Pal, is leaving CUB to begin work at the Public Utility Commission. Her departure is bittersweet, as we will certainly miss her wonderful personality and professional expertise at CUB. 

However, we are grateful to continue to work with her... Read More »

Editor’s Note: In 2022, CUB expects that customers of Pacific Power, Cascade, Avista and NW Natural are going to experience increased energy bills going into the 2022 winter heating season. For example, NW Natural has requested to increase rates by 41%... Read More »

Oregon regulators recently passed new rules that will help expand clean, electric transportation in our state. CUB has been pushing for comprehensive changes over the past few years. Now, Oregon’s utilities will have better tools to support the transition to electric... Read More »

Recently, Oregon’s utility regulators set new rules for wildfire protections. Now, our state’s electric utilities must file a Wildfire Mitigation Plan each year. These plans aim to lower the risk of wildfires caused by electric utilities and keep customers safer in... Read More »

CUB Communications manager, Amelia Lamb, is leaving CUB to pursue other opportunities. Amelia has been with CUB since 2013. As Communications Manager, Amelia maintained our website and social media channels, edited our newsletter and blog, managed logistics and marketing for... Read More »

Gas stoves are in many Oregon households. But how safe are they, really? The short answer and big takeaway: gas stoves have been shown in several recent studies to emit many different chemical compounds that are dangerous to human health.

In today’s... Read More »