At a September 24, 2020 Special Public Meeting, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) endorsed three agreements to protect energy, water, and telecommunications utility customers impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The PUC’s endorsement is a critical milestone in Oregon’s response to... Read More »

With gratitude for the work accomplished while she was here, CUB announces the bittersweet news that Essie Bender, CUB’s office manager, has moved south to embark on a new career and personal adventure. Essie joined the CUB staff during the summer... Read More »

COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United States, resulting in increased hospitalizations and virus-related deaths. Here in Oregon (as of July 10), there have been over 11,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and a steady stream of new infections are... Read More »

In early Summer, 2020, the CUB staff was pleased to welcome our new Law Clerk, Eddie Kelinsky. Eddie was selected for this position after a competitive hiring process. Eddie’s legal research skillset and passion for energy law and policy stood out... Read More »

Summer is almost here, but with warmer weather can come higher cooling costs, whether you live in an apartment or own your home. CUB has compiled the following strategies to reduce energy and save money this summer.

Electricity bills have two... Read More »

On June 9, 2020, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) held a public meeting on the “Impact of Residential Utility Customers during COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Recovery”, where CUB was invited to testify. I discussed the COVID-19 pandemic in the broader... Read More »