
Announcing CUB’s 2025 Energy Policy Conference
Posted on June 18, 2025 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Conference & Events
We’re excited to announce this year’s CUB Energy Policy Conference: Changing for a Changing Climate! Early bird registration opens today, June 18.
Join us again this year for a packed day of knowledgeable panelists, networking with industry leaders, and highlighting diverse voices. We will... Read More »

Summer Energy Saving Tips (2025)
Posted on June 10, 2025 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
Summer weather is here! With warmer weather comes higher cooling costs, whether you rent or own your home. How can you stay cool while saving energy?
Cooling without Air Conditioning
Air conditioning units can be expensive, both to run and to purchase.... Read More »

Victory for Oregonians: We Passed the POWER Act!
Posted on June 5, 2025 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Editor’s Note 10/29/25: Now that the POWER Act has passed, we have moved into the phase of making it a reality. Regulators at the Oregon Public Utility Commission are reviewing new policies to hold data centers accountable for their own energy... Read More »

New Protections Against Summer Power Shut-Offs
Posted on June 2, 2025 by Cassie Allen
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Learn More: Download our New Summer Disconnection Protections One Pager
Oregon’s summers are getting hotter and longer, with extreme heat, wildfires, and bad air quality becoming the new norm. Cooling your home and safely staying indoors during extreme weather isn’t a luxury—it’s... Read More »

Data Centers & Oregon’s Energy Future
Posted on May 22, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Data Centers
What is a Data Center?
From the outside, data centers don’t look like much. They are big buildings, often appearing as unassuming warehouses or office parks. But inside, these centers house vast networks of computing and storage resources.
When you log into... Read More »

CUB Goes to Washington, D.C.
Posted on May 20, 2025 by Bob Jenks
Tags, General Interest, Energy

I recently had the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. During my trip, I met with members of the Oregon Congressional Delegation and staff to discuss ways that the federal government was impacting Oregon utility customers.
CUB Meets with Congress Members
I... Read More »
