Making Your Utility Services Affordable, Accessible, Reliable, and Clean
Established in 1984, CUB has nearly 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
CUB Protects Customers in the Oregon Legislative Session
Posted on March 12, 2024 by Jennifer Hill-Hart and Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
The 2024 Oregon State legislative session has officially ended. While the short session was just 35 days, CUB is proud to say that all the bills we supported are on their... Read More »
Idaho Power Customers Can Weigh in on Rate Increase
Posted on March 7, 2024 by Abbey Parnall
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
This spring, Idaho Power is asking regulators to approve a new bill increase for Oregon customers. At 27%, this staggering increase request is the first in over a decade Idaho Power customers... Read More »
PGE Asks for Even More Rate Increases
Posted on March 5, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
Despite an 18% increase in January, skyrocketing bills, and heavy outcry from customers, Portland General Electric is asking for another rate increase. PGE is requesting an increase of $202 million or... 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!
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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