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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 2d

That's a wrap on CUB's 15th annual energy policy conference! On Oct. 3rd, energy professionals from across the PNW gathered in Portland to explore solutions to our region's most pressing energy needs. Check out the highlights in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/fRKVZIQ

#energypolicy #climate

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 16d

We're only 1 week away from the 15th Annual Energy Policy Conference! Join us on Friday, October 3, to explore innovative solutions to Oregon's clean energy transition. Learn more: https://loom.ly/Qk3q0rw

#energypolicy #energyjustice #utilities #datacenters

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 20d

We're less than two weeks away from CUB's 2025 Conference, and we couldn't be more excited! Today, we're announcing our official agenda. Learn more in our blog: https://loom.ly/uWUG-FM

#utilities #energypolicy

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 24d

Get ready to make your home healthy, safe & comfy! Join us for Electrify Portland! on Saturday, Sept. 27th. Whether you're a homeowner or renter, this free, home electrification fair offers inspiration & practical tips for switching from gas or older electric to efficient, renewable electric.

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 24d

Are you an Avista customer living in an apartment complex or other multi-family housing? You may be able to lower your bill with Avista's multi-family housing rate. Use our guide to see if you're eligible: https://loom.ly/2J68C5k

#utilities #apartments #energy

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 25d

We're excited to announce that two new staff members have joined our team! Lizzie Lesch-Abhaya and Olivia Awbrey bring a wealth of experience to CUB. Learn more in our blog: https://loom.ly/qUV4Cfo

#energypolicy

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · 26d

CUB is thrilled to announce our 2025 Consumer Champion Award: Representative Nathan Sosa! Learn more about Sosa's work to create a more equitable energy future in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/tD0FD5A

#affordableenergy #utilities #energypolicy

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Sep 11

We're thrilled to announce the keynote address of CUB's 2025 Conference: a Fireside Chat with Janine Benner & Letha Tawney! Purchase your ticket to CUB's 15th Annual Policy Conference Today! https://loom.ly/EPSXGcM

#cleanenergy

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Sep 10

Are you a CenturyLink customer who's experienced a service outage? You're not alone! CenturyLink has failed Oregon customers. Learn about the fight for reliable service in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/My0-Oks

#affordableenergy #utilties #CenturyLink

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Sep 2

CUB's Community Organizer, David, set out to answer a question we get asked often: What happens if I miss paying my utility bill? Learn ways to prevent disconnection in this helpful blog: https://loom.ly/KWoz_qk

#utilitybills #energypolicy #disconnection

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 29

After initially requesting a 7% increase, CUB helped reduce Avista's latest request to raise gas rates by nearly 50%, saving customers $ on their monthly bills! Learn more in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/y8rrPC8

#energypolicy #utilities #energyjustice

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 28

Have you been impacted by extreme summer weather? We're gathering stories about how households like yours are impacted by summer heat and air events. Share your story today! https://loom.ly/wqkkebk
#climatechange #energypolicy #renewableenergy

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 27

We're going back to 2021, when Oregon passed 100% Clean Electricity, in the featured panel of the 2025 CUB Conference, 2021: Back to the Future! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/oYB85C4

#EnergyPolicy #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy

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Building Resilience @buildingresilience.bsky.social · Aug 21

Diane is safer and more comfortable thanks to her new, energy efficient heat pump. Community Energy Project helps people string together the incentives, resources, and labor to do projects like this. Success one home at a time! 🏡
Read: www.communityenergyproject.org/from-heatwav...

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 25

Oregonians made it clear: enough is enough with rising energy bills. Today, we celebrate four major wins for energy affordability with the Governor, including a speech from our friends at Verde!

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s time to celebrate! Today, Gov. Kotek signed four bills that tackle some of the biggest root causes of Oregon’s energy affordability crisis #orpol

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 24

Oregon is facing yet another heatwave 🥵 Thankfully, Oregonians are protected from disconnection because of CUB and fellow energy advocates. Learn more at the link in our bio! A special thank you to the community partners who helped secure these protections. Check out their work!

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 14

Make your home healthy, safe, and comfy! Join @Electrify.PDX on Sunday, September 27th, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the beautiful Redd on Salmon Street. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/Wtd0NQY

#electrify #electrifying #solarpower #energyefficiency

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 11

Only two months until the CUB conference, and we have a stacked schedule! Check out our afternoon panel, Powering Careers: Workforce Development for a Clean Energy Transition, moderated by Ryan Tran! Learn more: https://loom.ly/vshDf38 #energy #energypolicy

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Aug 9

This weekend will see a heat advisory across Oregon. Remember that the new temporary summer disconnection rules are triggered by events like this. Share with your community, so folks can stay connected!
Read the blog here: oregoncub.org/news/water-w...

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Jul 31

Read our latest blog on how to protect yourself and your community from dishonest people impersonating utility workers! loom.ly/GyBP6O0

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Jul 31

On August 20th, @sierraclub.org is hosting a free webinar exploring how the rush to build large data centers is driving a new climate crisis and impacting ratepayers. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/d_7EMdw #energy #datacenters #utilties

Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Jul 31

Check out this great webinar on how data centers are changing the conversation in energy policy! #energy #datacenters @sierraclub.org

Jeremy Fisher @jeremyfisher.bsky.social · Jul 31

🔌On Aug 20, I'll be hosting a public webinar exploring the scale of data center buildout, how utilities are reacting, and what policymakers and the public can do to protect health, rates, and our climate targets.
Register here!
act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Data Centers: Power Plays - But Who Pays?

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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Jul 29

Read our latest blog about the Public Utility Commission's Consumer Services Department and tips on filing a complaint.
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Oregon Citizens' Utility Board @oregoncub.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're less than 3 months away from the CUB conference, and our panels are looking great! Check out our afternoon panel and get your early bird ticket today: https://loom.ly/5x2xOXk