Oregon Citizens' Utility Board
UtilitiesOregon, United States11-50 Employees
The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, focused on representing residential utility customers. It engages in advocacy to promote affordable, reliable, accessible, and clean energy systems, while also supporting policies that enable universal broadband access. CUB works within the utilities sector to influence rate designs, energy efficiency, and renewable energy initiatives, aiming to protect consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through broad coalitions and policy negotiations. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in utility policy, partnering with community groups to broaden participation and safeguard vulnerable households in areas such as electricity, natural gas, and broadband, including programs that prevent disconnections and promote weatherization and community solar. A notable recent development is the addition of a research internship program in Portland, reflecting ongoing activity in its pursuit of informed consumer advocacy.