Under CUB’s founding statute, a full Board of Governors includes three CUB members representing each of Oregon’s five Congressional Districts. Board members must live in the district they represent and are elected by other CUB members who also live in that... Read More »

One of the most exciting things about closing out one year and heading into another is the opportunity to celebrate success while also planning for how to succeed in the next year.

Success of course has many definitions, however at CUB... Read More »

We say it every year because it “bears” repeating! Thanks for your support!!

Without you, CUB could not be the consumer advocate you trust to keep

• utility rates affordable;
• ensure that all residents have easy access to utility services;
• along with keeping those services absolutely... Read More »

In early February 2018, Oregon Senator Michael Dembrow (D) and Representative Ken Helm (D) will introduce legislation intended to drive down statewide greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Their cap-and-invest bill from the 2017 legislative session (SB 1070) serves as the backdrop,... Read More »

If you’ve been following the news recently, you’re probably aware that Congress is considering making sweeping, systematic changes to the taxation structure of the United States. The proposed bill, “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” is an attempt by Congress to... Read More »

In my post-Thanksgiving food coma last Friday, I was lucky enough to spend the day boating through a lake and birdwatching in glorious sunshine. You may have spent your own weekend shopping for deals on Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday.... Read More »