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2021 In Review: CUB logo being lifted by balloons

2021 Recap: Keeping Your Utilities Affordable, Accessible, Reliable, and Clean

As a reader of CUB’s Blog, you know that we keep up a steady stream throughout the year of news like this on all kinds of advocacy fronts. Recaps like the one below can read like we’re wrapping the year in a... Read More »



CUB Appreciates Your Support (And Wants Your Feedback!)

Thank you to everyone who has supported CUB this year! The spirit of the holiday season is one of appreciation and thankfulness. CUB has a lot to be thankful for, including you, our readers.

With the help of CUB’s community, we’ve had a... Read More »


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How to Avoid Scam Calls

Each day, people across Oregon receive spam calls. In fact, while writing this blog, I received multiple spam calls. But what can you do about them? In this blog, we will discuss information on types of unwanted calls, how to... Read More »


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2021 Members Meeting: a Report from CUB Board Chair Christy Anderson Brekken

As the Chair of CUB’s Board of Governors, I’m proud to bring you this report on our Annual Members Meeting, held via Zoom on May 6, 2021. CUB members have been the backbone of our organization since our founding in 1984.... Read More »

CUB recently held our annual members' meeting, which featured updates from CUB staff and board members on our finances, our work in the OR legislative session, outcomes from 2020's slate of utility rate cases, and much more. CUB Board Chair Christy Anderson Brekken reports.


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COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Programs: Emergency Broadband Benefit

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on too many Oregon families. Many households are still unable to afford their utility bills along with other basic living expenses. Starting on May 12, 2021, the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit... Read More »

The federal government is offering an emergency benefit program to help customers pay their broadband bills as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating economic effect on families and households across the country. Find out what options are available for Oregon customers, on the CUB Blog.


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“What’s the RUB?” Utility Billing and Renters’ Rights

Recently, my friend came to me with a problem: She has been renting a duplex in east Portland for many years and has paid a flat fee to her landlord to cover her electricity bill. However, when she renewed her... Read More »

Renters' rights are a cornerstone of housing equity, and it's important that Oregon renters understand what information they are entitled to receive from their landlords when it comes to utility billing. Check out today's CUB Blog update for more info!

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