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Standing up to the fossil fuel industry’s war on science
The U.S. president’s latest wild attacks on clean energy are a clear sign that this administration cares more about fealty to the fossil fuel industry than it does about…
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Wildfire, ICE and the Trump war on clean energy
ICE raids threaten vital wildfire response. States respond as the Trump administration expands its war on clean energy and climate progress.
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Lower Costs and Less Pollution! What We Can Win in Gas Rate Cases
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…
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Oregon has the tools to repair and revamp our aging grid
The grid is the ‘superhighway’ on which electricity travels. It is a vast network of transmission lines and infrastructure that delivers the electricity we need to power…
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Macro Wins for Microgrids!
Last week, Governor Kotek signed two bills into law, HB 2065 and HB 2066, which will create a process for developing community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are a key…
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    When OR lawmakers dream about transportation, what do they see?

    by Brett Morgan on

    After months of collective advocacy and engagement—and just 20 days remaining in session—the Legislature released its long-awaited Transportation Reinvestment Package. Here’s the download on what’s in the bill (and what's not), and how you can help make sure that lawmakers deliver for climate in the final stretch.

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    Clean Air Shouldn’t Be Optional: Climate Investments should be in the Oregon Transportation Package

    by Brett Morgan on

    Everyday necessities shouldn’t come with everyday pollution. Yet the goods and resources we rely on are delivered by a freight system powered largely by diesel. This is bringing toxic emissions into our neighborhoods, schools, and lungs. Diesel pollution is not just an environmental issue, it’s a public health crisis, especially for children.

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    Calling In: Tell Oregon lawmakers to invest in our transportation future TODAY!

    by Brett Morgan on

    Right now, Oregon legislators are drafting a sweeping transportation funding package. Without major course correction, it will fail to meet our state’s climate and equity goals. Transportation is our state’s largest source of climate pollution. Yet the current transportation proposal does not include any investment in clean vehicles or charging infrastructure.

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    Our energy grid needs help fast. Contact your legislator today!

    by Joshua Basofin on

    To achieve Oregon’s 100% clean energy goals reliably and affordably, we need to address our transmission bottleneck. Through innovative policy solutions, the 2025 Legislature can help meet the energy demands of our growing economy without compromising affordability.

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    Removing roadblocks to progress

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    The U.S. Senate has voted to roll back California’s legal right to set standards for air pollution on our roads. It's yet another attack by this federal administration on states’ authority to protect people’s air and lungs from tailpipe pollution.

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