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Oregon’s new energy strategy confirms the path forward: clean, affordable, reliable
The long-awaited Energy Strategy report is here, providing a roadmap for a clean energy transition, and, with the first-of-its-kind climate executive order from Governor…
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Strengthening Oregon’s energy grid: The value of virtual power plants
Oregon can make our energy grid stronger and more affordable by using virtual power plants to coordinate local tools like home batteries and smart appliances. These…
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How clean energy can (em)POWER the Northwest’s future
Electricity demand is on the rise. And it's clear that the best way to have a reliable, affordable electricity system is to speed up deployment of clean energy,…
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A defend-and-deliver moment: A preview of Climate Solutions’ 2026 Oregon legislative priorities
Announcing Oregon’s 2026 legislative short session priorities, which aim to double down on climate action that lowers household energy costs, addresses financing gaps…
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Electric Vehicles, “Am I too Heavy?” No, you are perfect.
EVs can weigh more, but is that missing the forest for the trees?
  • Keep your commitment
    Are WA lawmakers about to take your climate funds?

    by Joëlle Robinson on

    Lawmakers are preparing to take climate funds for unrelated expenses, which would break trust with a majority of voters, who overwhelmingly voted to support the Climate Commitment Act on the ballot. Tell them to keep their commitment and protect CCA funds!

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    Celebrating 10 years of climate progress with the Oregon Clean Fuels Program

    by Brett Morgan on

    A decade of progress deserves to be celebrated, especially right now. In a moment when climate headlines can feel like a constant stream of bad news, Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP) turning 10 is a win worth celebrating. It is one of those rare public policies that has quietly, consistently done exactly what it was designed to do: cut pollution, improve health, and drive investment into cleaner transportation choices across the state.

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    ¡An electrifying performance! Puerto Rico’s energy issues in the national spotlight

    by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

    As the resident Boricua on the Climate Solutions staff, I’m going to have to talk about that Super Bowl halftime show! At our energy-focused organization, all my coworkers were giddy about the spotlight on energy infrastructure; I would be giddy with them if it weren’t for the failure it represented.

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    States must stand up to Trump's reckless deregulation

    by Meredith Connolly on

    In a truly reckless move, the Trump administration has acted to eliminate the federal government’s ability to fight climate change altogether. With the EPA abandoning its mission, Northwest states must continue stepping up to protect our communities.

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    Push and pull on clean energy

    by Jonathan Lawson on

    Northwest states respond to the data center boom; Trump admin attacks on environmental protection hit a speedbump; courts weigh in on the clean energy transition

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