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 »

In 2019, with CUB’s advocacy, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 3065, requiring the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) to investigate the continuing relevance of “carrier of last resort” (COLR) obligations for incumbent telecommunications utilities to provide basic telephone service. On September 15,... Read More »

At a September 24, 2020 Special Public Meeting, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) endorsed three agreements to protect energy, water, and telecommunications utility customers impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The PUC’s endorsement is a critical milestone in Oregon’s response to... Read More »

Registration is now open for the 2020 CUB Policy Conference, Finding Hope: Improving our Energy Systems in the Age of COVID-19!

Taking place on Friday, October 16, this 10th anniversary CUB conference will be our first to be hosted online in... Read More »

COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United States, resulting in increased hospitalizations and virus-related deaths. Here in Oregon (as of July 10), there have been over 11,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and a steady stream of new infections are... Read More »