Reflecting on the Consumer Movement
Posted on March 30, 2012 by Andrea Crosby
Tags, Emerging Technologies, Public Involvement and Coalitions
I recently visited our nation’s capital for the annual consumer assembly of the Consumer Federation of America. The weather was beautiful, the cherry blossoms were emerging, and national leaders on consumer issues gathered in a hotel basement to discuss the most... Read More »
CUB and Environmental Allies Speak Out about Electric Vehicle Policy
Posted on March 22, 2012 by Emmaline Pohnl
Tags, CUB in the News, Emerging Technologies, Public Involvement and Coalitions
Today the Portland Tribune published an opinion piece written by CUB and several of our environmental partners. In the piece, “Oregon’s Renewable Energy Guides State to Prosperity: Policies Plug into Electric Vehicle Future”, we emphasize the importance of creating intelligent policies on electric... Read More »
CUB’s Week in Eugene
Posted on March 8, 2012 by Sommer Moser
Tags, Climate and Conservation, Public Involvement and Coalitions
This past weekend, SA, Bob, and I had the pleasure of spending a few days in the great city of Eugene to partake in the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC). PIELC is an annual gathering for environmental activists, attorneys,... Read More »
Troutdale Library Workshop with CUB Connects
Posted on March 6, 2012 by Andrea Crosby
Tags, Consumers and Utility Customers, Public Involvement and Coalitions, Telecommunications and CUB Connects
The CUB Connects crew headed to Troutdale this past Friday to offer our first educational workshop on Understanding Your Phone and Internet Bill. It was a small event, and the attendees were very grateful for the information we shared. The... Read More »
January Fix It Fair Great Fun!
Posted on January 24, 2012 by Andrea Crosby
Tags, Consumers and Utility Customers, Public Involvement and Coalitions, Telecommunications and CUB Connects
On Saturday, January 21st, Emmaline and I headed to Rosa Parks Elementary in North Portland for our second community Fix-it Fair. The City of Portland hosts these fairs to connect Portland residents to information and resources that can help them... Read More »
CUB’s 2011 Accomplishments
Posted on January 6, 2012 by Ghassan Ammar
Tags, Consumers and Utility Customers, History of CUB and General CUB News, Public Involvement and Coalitions, Telecommunications and CUB Connects, Utility Regulation
Here at CUB, our small staff works tirelessly in the fight to keep utility rates fair and affordable for customers, while also ensuring that utility practices remain in line with our values as Oregonians. 2011 was another great year for... Read More »