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 »

Earlier this week, wewrote about SB 807, the bill CUB believes adds nothing to the transparent way that the Energy Trust of Oregon operates but does add unnecessary costs to the independent audits and reviews the ETO is already required... Read More »

SB 807 is a waste of ratepayer money. It requires that the Energy Trust of Oregon undergo an independent audit of its work and its results. What’s the problem with that? Absolutely nothing. So, what’s the problem with SB 807?

The Energy... Read More »