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 »

Recently, my friend came to me with a problem: She has been renting a duplex in east Portland for many years and has paid a flat fee to her landlord to cover her electricity bill. However, when she renewed her... Read More »

Spring is in full swing in Oregon, and that means the start of construction season. CUB would like to remind our readers that under Oregon law, Oregonians are required to call the state’s Utility Notification Center before they dig more than... Read More »

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on too many Oregon families. Many households are still unable to afford their utility bills along with other basic living expenses. Since summer 2020, CUB has worked with regulators, utilities, and... Read More »