On January 8, 2014, the Portland City Council adopted a resolution that designated CUB as the residential ratepayer advocate for water and sewer services in the city. That means that CUB will represent residential customers of the City of Portland’s water... Read More »

Here’s some big news to start the New Year!

Today, Commissioners Nick Fish and Steve Novick filed a resolution proposing that the Portland City Council designate CUB as the residential ratepayer advocate for customers of water, sewer, and wastewater services. The City... Read More »

This week, the US Senate Energy Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will begin consideration of Ron Binz’s appointment to be Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

I first met Ron Binz in 1991 and I believe he is an... Read More »

The Oregon Legislature ended its 2013 session on July 8 at 2:48pm. But the legislature gave us a little post-session homework which delayed this report. Now that it’s all wrapped up, we can give you a final session report. Overall, it’s fair... Read More »

CUB’s Board of Governors work hard. Elected by our members, they spend hours setting the organization’s policies, overseeing our finances, and making sure that the organization fulfills its mission to represent residential ratepayers.

Last week, board members set up shop in Oregon’s state... Read More »

The Northwest Environmental Business Council is hosting their 11th annual Future Energy Conference in Portland on April 16th and 17th. Held at the Red Lion Hotel in Jantzen Beach, this two day event will bring together a wide range of... Read More »