by Meredith Connolly on May 22, 2026

Exciting news from Salem! Oregon regulators just finalized nation-leading protections that ensure data centers pay for their own power and infrastructure costs, stopping the burden from being shifted onto regular folks, while supporting the grid’s resilience, affordability, and clean energy transition. This has been a multi-year journey from bill to law to rules. Here’s a rundown of the what, why, and how we got here, as well as what’s next.

by Deepa Sivarajan on May 18, 2026

Campaign redux! Updating our energy codes (again) is crucial for our climate, because the energy we use to heat and cool our buildings is the fastest-growing source of climate pollution in Washington.

by Joshua Basofin on May 14, 2026

Building the grid we need to power our future starts with smart planning. Transmission planning is the process of identifying actions to improve and modernize the grid, including Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs), co-located transmission lines (in existing rights-of-way, such as highways), and, when necessary, new transmission lines. This ensures that energy can be reliably and affordably delivered to homes and businesses. Planning is foundational to building a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy system. Because Oregon’s grid is deeply interconnected with neighboring states,…

by Teresa Myers on May 13, 2026

Wawa Gatheru encourages us to take inspiration from the past to move forward as climate activists at a time when this work is making many of us feel understandably fatigued—and wondering if real change is possible.

by Brett Morgan on April 30, 2026

The Northwest’s dependence on imported fossil fuels leaves households vulnerable to price spikes triggered by global conflicts. By shifting to clean electricity and electric transportation, the region can stabilize energy costs, strengthen resilience, and keep more economic benefits at home.