
2021 Recap: Keeping Your Utilities Affordable, Accessible, Reliable, and Clean
Posted on December 7, 2021 by Amelia Lamb
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Conference & Events
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!)
Posted on November 29, 2021 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Water/Wastewater, Conference & Events
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 »

How to Avoid Scam Calls
Posted on October 28, 2021 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Telecommunications
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 »

2021 Members Meeting: a Report from CUB Board Chair Christy Anderson Brekken
Posted on May 13, 2021 by Christy Anderson Brekken
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Conference & Events
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 »

COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Programs: Emergency Broadband Benefit
Posted on May 11, 2021 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Telecommunications
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 »

“What’s the RUB?” Utility Billing and Renters’ Rights
Posted on May 4, 2021 by Thomas Jerin
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications, Water/Wastewater
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 »
