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Washington’s second CCA auction continues to demonstrate significant potential for new climate revenueby Climate Solutions on June 7, 2023
[PRESS RELEASE] Washington's second ever auction for allowances under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) this week raised more than $557 million that will fund climate and clean energy projects across the state.
Public Comment Opportunity: Avista Gas Rate Hikeby Greer Ryan on June 6, 2023
Avista is seeking to increase gas bills to expand the gas system when they should be shrinking it. Oregon has climate goals requiring gas utilities to slash pollution by 90% by 2050. However, Avista, a gas utility that operates widely in Southern Oregon, is in front of the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC), seeking to raise an additional $10.9 million a year, resulting in an average 8.1% increase in residential gas bills.
A new fire season is here; will legislators get it together?by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on June 2, 2023
In this week's ClimateCast: Debt ceiling raised with climate consequences, Oregon legislation crippled due to GOP walkouts, insurers batten down the hatches against climate impacts.
Public Comment Opportunity: NW Natural’s Long-Term Planby Greer Ryan on May 31, 2023
NW Natural doesn't have a realistic plan to meet Oregon's climate goals. Tell the Commission to send them back to the drawing board.
Oregon GOP Walkout Threatens Climate Progress AGAINby Meredith Connolly on May 26, 2023
By denying quorum for the state Senate to do business, Oregon's Senate Republicans have ground all progress in the Oregon legislature — and even the state budget — to a halt. The state’s climate agenda hangs in the balance among many other critical priorities.
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