Making Your Utility Services Affordable, Accessible, Reliable, and Clean
Established in 1984, CUB has over 40 years of experience advocating for consumers’ utility interests. We are a trusted voice in the utility industry and work with community organizations, policymakers, and utility leaders to develop solutions that address current and emerging utility issues.
Latest News
Pacific Power Asks for 21.6% Rate Increase for 2025
Posted on April 15, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
This year, Pacific Power is trying to raise rates by 21.6% for Oregon households. A typical household could see an average increase of $29.47 each month. This amount would be much... Read More »
Celebrating 40 Years of Consumer Advocacy
Posted on April 10, 2024 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Conference & Events, General Interest
CUB’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser Join CUB on May 15th at Portland’s Ecotrust Building for a night of celebration and community at our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser! CUB staff, alumni, and community members will... Read More »
NW Natural Asks for an 18% Rate Increase for Oregon Households
Posted on April 2, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
This year, NW Natural is asking to raise rates by 18% for residential customers. With the proposed increase, winter bills alone would go up $22.73 a month for an average household.... Read More »
CUB at Work
Advocacy
All Oregonians deserve access to the utilities that help them thrive. For almost 40 years, we have advocated to make Oregon utilities affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean. Our team of advocates works at every level of utility policy in Oregon. Learn more about our work on electricity, gas, phone, and internet!
Consumer Education
Information about your utilities should be accessible to everyone. Utility analysis and policy language can be challenging for the average person to understand and hard to take action on. We speak the language of the industry and regulators so you don’t have to. Learn more about your utilities!
Building Power
Your voice can make a difference in improving your utilities. We help connect you to the utility issues that impact your household. Together, we can achieve policies that work for people, not profits. Learn how you can speak up for better utilities in Oregon!
Join Us to Celebrate 40 Years of CUB
We invite you to join CUB for a night of celebration and community at our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser! CUB staff, alumni, and community members will gather at Portland’s Ecotrust building to honor CUB’s legacy and future. Tickets are $40 and all proceeds will help CUB reach our $40,000 Spring fundraising goal.
Attendees will hear from CUB staff and can buy tickets for a fundraising raffle. Member support allows CUB to work in the legislature, build critical partnerships, and more!
Where? Ecotrust Building, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
When? Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
CUB Energy Policy Conference
The CUB Energy Policy Conference is designed as a day of discussion, networking, and sharing diverse perspectives. This conference is ideal for community groups, regulators, advocates, utility representatives, attorneys, or those interested in our region’s energy industry. This annual event is held each October in Portland, Oregon.
Learn more about this year’s CUB Energy Policy Conference
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