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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board

@oregoncub.bsky.social
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Founded in 1984, CUB advocates for affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean utilities for all Oregonians. linktr.ee/oregoncub

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Have you reserved your spot at our 2026 Energy Policy Conference on Oct. 2? We're only 1 week away from Harnessing Local Energy! Don't miss your chance to register: loom.ly/4XgHZ3M #energy #policy #Oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you or a loved one is struggling with their energy bills, accessing assistance can be life-changing! Learn how to access Oregon's energy assistance programs in CUB's latest blog: loom.ly/sEKhWEI #energy #Oregon #affordability
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Yet again, Oregon's largest electric utility wants to raise your energy bills! PGE is asking regulators to approve a 3.9% residential rate increase, making this the 8th consecutive year of increase requests. Learn how we're pushing back: loom.ly/W3It4eE #PGE #Oregon #Energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
CUB is tackling data center costs, one utility at a time! After months of negotiation, Pacific Power customers now have the strongest utility consumer protections against data centers in Oregon. Learn more here: loom.ly/xDdVPOA #datacenters #Oregon #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In honor of National Lifeline Awareness Week, we’re highlighting a program that helps Oregon households stay connected to essential phone and internet service! Learn how Oregon Lifeline helps low-income families stay connected: loom.ly/Pp-FLFk #lifeline #Oregonlifeline #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today is your last day to save big! We’re only two short weeks away from Harnessing Local Energy, CUB's 2026 Conference on Oct. 2. Register before early-bird ticket sales end today, Sept. 18, at 5 pm: loom.ly/4XgHZ3M #energy #Oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Announcing CUB's 2026 Consumer Champions: Soledad Molina and Rogelia Martinez Perez! This award honors community leaders who have substantially improved the lives and well-being of Oregon’s utility customers. Learn about the awardees here: loom.ly/9MFdepY #energy #Oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We're excited to announce our Conference Keynote Speaker, Elaine Hart! Don’t miss her midday address—Time to Think Outside the Box: Meeting Reliability Needs in an Era of Growth. Early bird pricing ends Sept. 18: loom.ly/4XgHZ3M #energy #Oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Each summer, heatwaves threaten the health and safety of our communities. Being disconnected during extreme heat can be life-threatening. Oregonians are protected from disconnection during hot weather! Share these protections to stay safe: loom.ly/t8y-sCc #wildfires #oregon #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Have you registered for CUB's 16th Annual Energy Policy Conference yet? You won't want to miss our afternoon panel: What the Tech?!: Emerging Solutions for Energy Efficiency, Big and Small! RSVP today: loom.ly/LRs0DrY #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Wildfires can devastate our communities. That's why Oregon's for-profit electric utilities must develop Wildfire Mitigation Plans to reduce the risk of utility-caused wildfires. Learn more about this important issue here: loom.ly/SI7J09Y #wildfires #ORpol #PacificNW #oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Did you know that when it's safe to keep power flowing during and after a wildfire emergency, customers have protections from disconnection for non-payment? Spread the word in your community today: loom.ly/OerXJ4k #energy #PacificNW #wildfires
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Has your community been impacted by smoky, unsafe air this summer? If so, you may be protected from utility disconnection on days when the AQI is forecast to be at or above 100! Share this blog today to spread the word: loom.ly/qTZTB1g #energy #PacificNW #wildfires #oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
CUB's 16th Annual Energy Policy Conference is back and better than ever! Join us on Oct 2 for “Harnessing Local Energy” and don't miss The Future of Gas in Oregon. Register today: oregoncub.org/conference #energy #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Starting October 31, Cascade homes will see a 12.3% ($14 in January) increase, down from the initial ask of 17.4%. While this is a big change for customers, Cascade still has the lowest gas billing rates in Oregon. loom.ly/Yf4InU8
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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: loom.ly/a9YRW5g #energy #PacificNW
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Did you know that Oregonians have utility disconnection protections during extreme summer weather? Spread the word to keep our community safe and connected: loom.ly/chlcA_s #wildfires #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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: loom.ly/AMS1ovA #knowyourrights #PacificNW #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚨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: loom.ly/MRKhvwc #energy #PacificNW #affordableenergy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🚨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
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Energy inefficiency drives up utility bills, leaving less💸for your household! Stay cool and save energy this summer with these tips: loom.ly/udZ9EdA #pacificnw #energy #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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: loom.ly/IhCx8GE #cleanenergy #oregonnw #climatechange
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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: loom.ly/0vkOXfg #energy #oregonnw #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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: loom.ly/yyZh2Ic #homelessnessawareness #energy #energysecurity #oregonnw
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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: loom.ly/SasC2PY #organizing #energy #orpol
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🚨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: loom.ly/benbfFw #datacenters #orpol #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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: loom.ly/cCyKfdA #energy #summer #oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Take action! We need you to urge decision makers to uplift Oregonians’ need for energy affordability and responsible data center policy. loom.ly/rRqFo4k #OrPol #affordableenergy #Affordability #datacenters
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Join us in welcoming our newest addition to the CUB team: Sofia Aviles, Summer Law Clerk! Learn about Sofia in our blog: loom.ly/0DxbSNw #utilities #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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: loom.ly/wdO6HuY #energy #orpol #disconnection
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🚨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: loom.ly/qYIO2zQ #datacenter #orpol #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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: loom.ly/My2OsE4 #naturalgas #nwenergy #orpol
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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: loom.ly/423mQjU #energy #oregonnw #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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: loom.ly/3HX6lVc #utilities #government #lifeline
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🚨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: loom.ly/pFhy2ok #NWNatural #Utilities #Energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
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: shorturl.at/zRwVW #utilities #energy #oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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: loom.ly/hUp5r1g #utilities #energy #affordability
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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: loom.ly/PDbhP8Q #datacenters #energy #oregon
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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! loom.ly/1Abc37A #naturalgas #energy #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
🚨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: loom.ly/EKMG1Wg #utilties #energy #naturalgas
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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: loom.ly/LSdcBs0 #energy #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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: loom.ly/gbsbxlk #energy #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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: loom.ly/3FoYdNc #datacenters #energy #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
🚨New Campaign Alert 🚨 Cascade Gas is asking regulators to increase residential customers' bills by 17.4%, with more increases potentially on the way! Learn more in our latest blog: loom.ly/k2MnNXA #energy #gas
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Spread the news! Oregon's moratorium on utility disconnection has been extended until March 1, 2026, for most customers. Check out the full details in our blog: loom.ly/W3ASaKg #utilties #energy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Are you ready to take action for energy affordability? Volunteer with CUB! RSVP to our online volunteer training this Thursday, 5:30-7:00 PM: loom.ly/HTQnbUg #affordablility #energy #utilities
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
This week, CUB, 350PDX, @columbiariverkeeper, @oregonrural, @oregonagtrust, and @datasociety.bsky.social gathered with the Portland community to talk data centers at the 28 Rumble on the River! Read our recap here: loom.ly/15qElYA #datacenters #energypolicy
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
After a record number of households were disconnected in 2024, CUB and energy advocates pushed regulators to pass expanded disconnection protections for struggling customers. Learn about these new protections at our blog: loom.ly/cCyKfdA #energypolicy #disconnection #utilities
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