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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.

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

Oregon’s new energy strategy confirms the path forward: clean, affordable, reliable

by Nora Apter on

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 Kotek that directs swift implementation of the findings, a cleaner, reliable, and more affordable energy future is more possible than ever before.

Strengthening Oregon’s energy grid: The value of virtual power plants

by Alma Pinto on

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 smart solutions help lower energy costs for everyone while creating good local jobs in our communities.

Energy affordability and clean air on the line

by Stephanie Noren on

WA Supreme Court to soon decide fate of I-2066

How clean energy can (em)POWER the Northwest’s future

by Meredith Connolly on

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, transmission infratructure, and grid modernization. Clean energy is affordable, reliable energy. Delay is the greatest risk we face.

Tell WA legislators: do data centers right!

by Joëlle Robinson on

Data centers must be clean, accountable and affordable.

We’re helping Oregon Make Polluters Pay announcing the Climate Resilience Superfund bill

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

The worsening climate crisis tramples our basic values of safety, wellness, and fairness. It’s well past time that polluters – not Oregonians – pay for the costs of recovery, adaptation, and resilience.

A defend-and-deliver moment: A preview of Climate Solutions’ 2026 Oregon legislative priorities

by Nora Apter on

Announcing Oregon’s 2026 legislative short session priorities, which aim to double down on climate action that lowers household energy costs, addresses financing gaps left by federal funding cuts, grows the economy, and strengthens community resilience.

WALeg 2026 starts now

by James Hove on

It’s that time again… Washington’s 2026 legislative session has begun. For the next (very short) ten weeks, we’re aiming to continue progress on climate change, accelerate clean energy progress, and ensure everyone across Washington benefits from cleaner air, more affordable energy bills, and a healthier environment.

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Push and pull on clean energy

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