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 »

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 »

Spring is in full swing in Oregon, and that means the start of construction season. CUB would like to remind our readers that under Oregon law, Oregonians are required to call the state’s Utility Notification Center before they dig more than... Read More »

CUB is hard at work during the remote 2021 Oregon legislative session, which has reached the halfway point. Most, but unfortunately not all, of our priorities are moving through the legislative process. Below is a summary of five of CUB’s priority... Read More »

One of CUB’s top policy priorities for the 2021 legislative session that begins on January 19 is establishing an Oregon “right to repair” law for consumer electronic equipment. The proposed legislation, House Bill (HB) 2698, gives consumers the ability to fix... Read More »

In a year with so many challenges, it can be hard to celebrate successes. But Oregon utility consumers have benefited from the advocacy work of CUB’s staff in 2020, and we want to share those victories. You can find a full... Read More »