Advocacy Programs
CUB’s role as a consumer advocate is to address the utility needs and give power to Oregon communities. For almost 40 years, we have advocated to make Oregon utilities affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean.
Learn more about our program areas:
CUB Advocates for the Interests of Oregonians
Analyze: We conduct economic and legal analysis informed by evidence, data, and our values to advocate for utility systems that are environmentally sustainable and equitably meet the needs of all.
Engage: We use our analysis and knowledge of utility systems in collaboration with community leaders. We work with community organizations, policymakers, and utility leaders to develop solutions that address current and emerging utility issues.
Advocate: We advocate for replacing unfair and inequitable policies with ones that prioritize communities. We mobilize our members and work with partners to take strong collective action. We work directly with policymakers to create a better future for Oregon utility customers.
All Oregonians deserve access to the utilities that help them thrive.
But residential customers are at a disadvantage.
Power is imbalanced. Utility policies tend to favor corporate interests over household interests, impacting many communities inequitably.
Utility issues are complicated. Utility analysis and policy language can be challenging for the average person to understand and hard to take action on.
CUB’s role as a consumer advocate is to help balance this difference in power. We work with community groups to push for utility policies that work for people, not just for profits. We speak the language of the industry and regulators, allowing us to demystify complicated issues for our partners and customers.