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Submit public comment on Oregon data centers

by Ally Harris on

Right now, Oregonians have a rare opportunity to weigh in on one of the state's biggest energy issues. As data centers drive unprecedented growth in energy demand, Oregon leaders are deciding how to meet it while keeping electricity affordable and staying on track to meet our climate goals. Send your public comments to help shape data center regulation through Oct. 24.

New study: Oregon gas rates could rise sixfold without a plan for the energy transition

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

PRESS RELEASE: Analysis finds specific, coordinated transition to electrification could save Oregon $1.8 billion while protecting families most at risk of rising costs

Follow the disappearing climate money

by Deepa Sivarajan on

Climate funds are being cut at all levels of government – even in the Pacific Northwest.

These utility bills are too high - let's talk line extension allowances

by Claire Prihoda on

Some good news: Cascade Natural Gas has just agreed to phase out line extension allowances for Oregon residential customers. You might be asking what line extension allowances are. And why should I care? The short version is, we removed one more unfair charge from your bill.

Oregon's Climate Protection Program moves one step closer to delivering community investments

by Nora Apter on

The selection of a Community Climate Investment administrator marks another step in implementing Oregon’s Climate Protection Program.

A Hybrid in your kitchen—and no fancy pans required

by Kimberly Larson on

How one savvy home cook is making the transition from gas to electric cooking gradually and affordably. The health and efficiency benefits are on fire

United states (and a province) flex for climate progress

by Jonathan Lawson on

Major media outlets show an uncertain committment to climate and clean energy journalism; while the US stalls out on climate progress, Washington, California and Quebec collaborate to reduce pollution

Why Oregon should keep investing in clean trucks and buses

by Brett Morgan on

Clean transportation is creating real benefits across Oregon, from school districts saving thousands in fuel costs to cleaner air for kids and neighborhoods. Now, advocates are urging state leaders to build on that momentum and keep proven programs moving forward.

Washington’s cap-and-invest market goes international

by Climate Solutions on

Washington is bolstering and broadening our climate pollution-reduction program by officially linking with Québec and California. These three governments show what’s possible in coordinated efforts to fight climate change.

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United states (and a province) flex for climate progress

Major media outlets show an uncertain committment to climate and clean energy journalism; while the US stalls out on climate progress, Washington, California and Quebec collaborate to reduce pollution