For years, NW Natural hailed renewable natural gas as a source of clean energy. Yet, fast forward to today, and only 1% of its gas supply is RNG. “The story they’re telling us is simply not possible” https://lnkd.in/gPVsTd6w
Oregon Citizens' Utility Board
Utilities
Portland, OR 570 followers
Keeping Oregonians' utility services affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean
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The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) is a 501(c)3 non-profit established by initiative process to represent the interests of Oregon’s residential utility customers. CUB advocates for customers by working to develop energy systems that are affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean and ensure telecommunications policies that support universal access to Broadband. - Affordable utilities. CUB keeps utility rates affordable by challenging utility rate proposals and has successfully saved energy and telecommunications customers $8.9 billion. - Advance energy efficiency and renewable energy. CUB was instrumental in creating the Energy Trust of Oregon to deliver energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CUB was central to the negotiations that led to the closure of Oregon’s only coal plant and worked as part of a broad coalition to pass Oregon’s 100% clean electricity legislation. - Protect the accessibility and affordability of telephone and internet access services. CUB’s advocacy was critical to the passage of Oregon’s Net Neutrality and Rural Broadband bills. - Ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are promoted in utility policy. CUB has worked with community groups to broaden participation in energy policy decision making, worked to protect vulnerable communities’ access to electricity, natural gas, and broadband during the recent COVID-19 crisis, helped develop programs to prevent low-income shut-offs, and promoted weatherization and community solar. CUB strives to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all our work.
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http://www.oregoncub.org
External link for Oregon Citizens' Utility Board
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- Utilities
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 2-10 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Portland, OR
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1984
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Primäre
610 SW Broadway
Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205, US
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CUB is thrilled to announce the keynote speaker of our 14th annual Energy Policy Conference is Mark Toney, Executive Director at TURN! Learn more about this engaging speaker and register for the conference today: https://loom.ly/a7wfsKM
Announcing CUB’s Conference Keynote Speaker: Mark Toney
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Have you registered for CUB's 2024 policy conference, Energy for People and Planet? Get your tickets today and learn about our exciting panel, Data From the People for the People, in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/J79LK_o
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Wildfires in Eastern and Central Oregon have currently burned over 1.4 million acres of land this year, more than any other year since reliable recording began. Access post-fire resources for Oregonians in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/_9nMEy4
Wildfire Resources for Eastern and Central Oregon
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It's time for another CUB Spotlight! Today, we're introducing you to CUB's Economist, Ryan Tran. Learn about a day in the life of an economist in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/krxYhk8
Staff Spotlight: Ryan Tran, Economist
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Amidst pressure, Pacific Power reduced its proposed increase of 21.6% to 14.9% for customers in 2025. The utility removed its controversial Catasorphic Fire Fund and reduced its request to raise profit margins. Read more here: https://loom.ly/OG1ZuyY
Amidst Pressure, Pacific Power Lowers Rate Increase Request for 2025
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CUB is excited to announce the featured panel of our 2024 Conference: Ratemaking for Humans: Utility Service as a Right! Learn about our featured panel and snag your early bird ticket today in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/4MXKd6o
CUB’s 2024 Policy Conference: Featured Panel
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CALL TO ACTION: Regulators need to hear how PGE's latest 10.9% rate increase impacts customers! Share this post & submit your comments by August 27th for the greatest impact: https://loom.ly/6UnR_6M
Speak Out on PGE’s Rate Increase by August 27th
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Calling all Oregonians impacted by heat waves! We need to hear from you to ensure the impact of high temperatures and high energy bills is a top priority. Share your heat wave story today: https://loom.ly/n7GA9rY
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