Are you interested in using less energy at home? Energy efficiency saves money on energy bills, reduces emissions, and can even make your home more comfortable. There are many ways to lower your home energy use, including installing energy efficient... Read More »

Janice Thompson, CUB’s Deputy Director, is retiring this summer. CUB wishes her well as she heads into retirement and travels America.

Janice has been a critical staff member of CUB since 2014. Previously, she was a valued member of our Board of... Read More »

On Monday, May 24, CUB staff were pleased to welcome our Summer Law Clerk, Jackie Dewart on her first day on the job. We hired Jackie as our 2021 Summer Law Clerk after a competitive hiring process due to her... Read More »

Although Oregon has been a leader in its efforts to protect residential customers of regulated energy utilities, a May 20 Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) decision didn’t align with recommendations from CUB and other advocates. The PUC extended the disconnection moratorium... Read More »

CUB is excited to announce that two of our priority bills have passed: The Energy Affordability Act (HB 2475) and the Transportation Electrification Package (HB 2165). While the legislative session is not yet over, we are proud of these early... Read More »

As the Chair of CUB’s Board of Governors, I’m proud to bring you this report on our Annual Members Meeting, held via Zoom on May 6, 2021. CUB members have been the backbone of our organization since our founding in 1984.... Read More »