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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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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

26.09.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

22.09.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

18.09.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

18.09.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.09.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

16.09.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

11.09.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

10.09.2025 06:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

02.09.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

29.08.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.08.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

27.08.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

21.08.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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!

25.08.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

25.08.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oregon is facing yet another heatwave πŸ₯΅ 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!

24.08.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

14.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

11.08.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

09.08.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read our latest blog on how to protect yourself and your community from dishonest people impersonating utility workers! loom.ly/GyBP6O0

31.07.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

31.07.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

31.07.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read our latest blog about the Public Utility Commission's Consumer Services Department and tips on filing a complaint.
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29.07.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.07.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CUB is suing the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)! We're joining fellow energy advocates in holding BPA accountable for providing low-cost energy to customers. Learn about this issue in our blog: https://loom.ly/Zhsi5Do #westernenergy #cleanenergy

22.07.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2025 Legislative Session wrapped up just a few weeks ago, and we got a ton done. Check out this vid to learn more about the bills that CUB and community partners worked on to help address energy affordability in Oregon! #energyaffordability #Orpol

17.07.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's hot in most of Oregon! With a heat advisory issued, it's crucial to protect your household. Thankfully, new rules are keeping Oregonians connected during extreme summer weather: https://loom.ly/qm0KeFs #heatwave #oregon

16.07.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CUB is proud to announce the 2nd morning breakout session of our conference: Unplugged from Washington D.C.! Learn about this exciting panel in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/Lp-Sq3Q #energypolicy

14.07.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oregonians are experiencing another hot and dry summer, making it perfect conditions for wildfires. Use these tips to prepare your household for wildfire season: https://loom.ly/mpbkoWI

07.07.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 15th Annual CUB Energy Policy Conference is jam-packed this year! Today, we're excited to announce our morning breakout panel, Hungry Hungry Hyperscalers! Learn more in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/Tx_1vWg

02.07.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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