CUB Energy Policy Conference

CUB is working to end unfair utility deposits for Oregon households. These added costs make it harder for residential customers to access, keep, and restore service. Deposit policies have targeted customers who can least afford added household costs. 
   
Deposits are... Read More »

Oregon’s three gas utilities have filed suit to avoid reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the Climate Protection Program. NW Natural, Avista, and Cascade Natural Gas are suing together to prevent one of the strongest climate programs in the country from going... Read More »

The 2022 Oregon Short Legislative Session ended with all CUB-supported bills becoming law. The new laws protect Oregonians’ access to energy efficient cooling and heating resources, support high-speed internet access, and help Oregon move closer toward building decarbonization. These successes were... Read More »

In December 2021, CUB held its election for new and returning members to the CUB Board of Governors. CUB Board elections are held every three out of four years. The CUB Board is composed of three members from each of Oregon’s... Read More »

Where does our energy come from? Here at CUB, much of our work is predicated on the belief that shedding light on this question for utility customers is good for their interests. In this blog, CUB explains the Lewis River... Read More »

CUB is excited to add two talented new staff members who joined our team in January 2022. Jennifer Hill-Hart is CUB’s new Policy Manager and Kate Ayres is our new Policy Advocate. Both have great experience working on energy issues with... Read More »