In late July, CUB's Community Organizer hosted our first Grid Infrastructure Bike Tour! Community members learned about Portland’s electrical grid and how Oregonians can take action to combat energy bill rate increases. Learn more: https://loom.ly/a9YRW5g #energy #PacificNW
Oregon Citizens' Utility Board
@oregoncub.bsky.social
Founded in 1984, CUB advocates for affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean utilities for all Oregonians. linktr.ee/oregoncub
Did you know that Oregonians have utility disconnection protections during extreme summer weather? Spread the word to keep our community safe and connected: https://loom.ly/chlcA_s #wildfires #energy
Renters: know your cooling rights! Thanks to legislation, with a few exceptions, landlords in Oregon can’t ban window units or portable A/C units for renters. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/AMS1ovA #knowyourrights #PacificNW #energy
🚨New Blog Alert🚨Regulators adopted a CUB-backed proposal limiting how often utilities can raise customers' bills, protecting households from frequent large increases! Read more: https://loom.ly/MRKhvwc #energy #PacificNW #affordableenergy
🚨Take Action Alert🚨Pacific Power wants to increase your home energy bills by 11.3%! We won’t let them. Take action today: loom.ly/Acs-Hxs #AffordableEnergy #ORpol #PacificNW
Energy inefficiency drives up utility bills, leaving less💸for your household! Stay cool and save energy this summer with these tips: https://loom.ly/udZ9EdA #pacificnw #energy #utilities
CUB, Climate Solutions, and AAPR joined Governor Kotek today to talk about the POWER Act, energy affordability, and what the PUC is doing to protect Oregonians from data center costs on our energy bills! #energyaffordability #datacenters #datacentersolutions #orpol
At CUB, we believe in a just transition to clean, affordable energy. That's why we support the Eugene Clean Energy Fund! Learn about the ballot initiative in our blog: https://loom.ly/IhCx8GE #cleanenergy #oregonnw #climatechange
We support spreading out energy bill increases and making our utilities stick to a budget—do you? Learn more about why regulators are considering a proposal to spread out energy bill increases: https://loom.ly/0vkOXfg #energy #oregonnw #utilities
Energy-inefficient homes raise utility bills, leading many Oregonians to lose access to essential power! Learn about how energy insecurity directly impacts housing stability in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/yyZh2Ic #homelessnessawareness #energy #energysecurity #oregonnw
Ready to take action for energy affordability? Join CUB's monthly virtual volunteer call! We'll give you a crash course on how to organize for a better energy future: https://loom.ly/SasC2PY #organizing #energy #orpol
🚨Action Alert🚨 Data centers are driving up energy costs for everyone in Oregon! Tell policymakers to take proactive action now to protect long-term energy affordability: https://loom.ly/benbfFw #datacenters #orpol #energy
Extreme heat is on the way! Thankfully, Oregonians have new protections from disconnection during extreme summer weather. Learn how to keep your community connected today: https://loom.ly/cCyKfdA #energy #summer #oregon
Take action! We need you to urge decision makers to uplift Oregonians’ need for energy affordability and responsible data center policy. https://loom.ly/rRqFo4k #OrPol #affordableenergy #Affordability #datacenters
Join us in welcoming our newest addition to the CUB team: Sofia Aviles, Summer Law Clerk! Learn about Sofia in our blog: https://loom.ly/0DxbSNw #utilities #energy
Are you or someone you know struggling or at risk of disconnection? As temperatures rising, join energy advocates at a workshop on June 16 to learn about summer disconnection protections! RSVP here: https://loom.ly/wdO6HuY #energy #orpol #disconnection
🚨Breaking News 🚨In a landmark decision, regulators directed PGE to protect Oregonians from data center costs! Data centers will now pay higher rates to cover their own energy costs. Learn more about this big customer win here: https://loom.ly/qYIO2zQ #datacenter #orpol #energy
Bend, OR, is trying something new to combat climate change: charging a one-time fee on new homes built with natural gas! Learn why CUB supports this method to move away from gas in our new blog: https://loom.ly/My2OsE4 #naturalgas #nwenergy #orpol
Are you ready to advocate for energy affordability but don't know where to start? No matter your engagement level, CUB has options to meet you where you are! Learn how to get plugged in today: https://loom.ly/423mQjU #energy #oregonnw #utilities
Recently, CUB & @verdepdx led a group of community members on a tour of the North Cully solar park! We learned how this solar project helps low-income Cully families save on their bills! #solarenergy #oregonnw #energy
The federal government is targeting Lifeline, an assistance program that helps low-income families get connected with telephone and internet services! Learn how CUB and advocates are pushing back: https://loom.ly/3HX6lVc #utilities #government #lifeline
🚨Breaking News 🚨 NW Natural broke its promise to keep struggling families connected to power this winter! Now, CUB, @ojta.org, & fellow energy advocates are demanding action. Learn More: https://loom.ly/pFhy2ok #NWNatural #Utilities #Energy
Have you wondered how landlords and rental companies can charge you for utilities? Look no further! CUB's guide on rental utility charges is here for you: https://shorturl.at/zRwVW #utilities #energy #oregon
The FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) is on its way to being implemented! Read about how CUB is advocating for transparency and affordability throughout this process: https://loom.ly/hUp5r1g #utilities #energy #affordability
Finally, there's some good news on data centers! After public pressure and CUB pushback, PGE is proposing to increase data center billing rates by 26%. Learn why we believe this rate should be even bigger in our blog: https://loom.ly/PDbhP8Q #datacenters #energy #oregon
Ever wondered how to push back on energy bill increases? Learn how to speak at a public hearing in our latest blog and attend Cascade Gas' public hearing on March 3, 2026, at 6:00 pm via Zoom! https://loom.ly/1Abc37A #naturalgas #energy #utilities
🚨New Blog Alert🚨NW Natural wants to raise your bill again and take on an expensive pipeline from Coos County! Learn more in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/EKMG1Wg #utilties #energy #naturalgas
Cascade Gas wants to raise customers' bills by 17.4%, an $11 monthly increase! CUB and our partners are pushing back, and we need your help. Tell Regulators Cascade Customers Want Lower Bills, Not Higher Profits: https://loom.ly/LSdcBs0 #energy #utilities
Everyone should have access to affordable energy! That's why CUB is committing to making energy affordability our top priority this year. Learn more about CUB's 2026 plans in our blog: https://loom.ly/gbsbxlk #energy #utilities
Data center growth is exploding across the US, fueling a rise in energy bills! CUB supports the Power to the People Act, introduced into the US Senate to address the rising impact of data centers. Learn more in our blog: https://loom.ly/3FoYdNc #datacenters #energy #utilities