In 2024, Climate Solutions and our communities of action faced daunting challenges as we tallied what strengths we needed to defend climate progress in the Pacific Northwest. As we face even more severe challenges, our reflections on our work last year stand as a reminder that we can win when we come together.
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ICE raids threaten vital wildfire response. And states respond as the Trump administration expands its war on clean energy and climate progress.
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CCA dollars continue rolling out for clean energy projects that benefit Washington residents statewide.
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The Trump administration is working to eliminate the federal government's ability to fight climate change altogether.
Lower Costs and Less Pollution! What We Can Win in Gas Rate Casesby Claire Prihoda on
In recent rate cases, we have secured big wins for customers and the climate! This spring, we reached an agreement with Avista Gas to reduce climate pollution through an electrification pilot. In our NW Natural rate case, we have an agreement to eliminate gas subsidies for developers, and we are still fighting to improve energy choice for low-income customers.
The Power of place: chasing blue skiesby Megan Larkin on
Struggling with “smoke season”? You’re not alone. This Story Spotlight launches a series of articles exploring how people are impacted by wildfires in different ways, and making the case for greater investments to cut pollution and help people access affordable solutions such as heat pumps that reduce climate pollution, filter air, and save lives.
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