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Defending climate progress in the Northwest

by Teresa Myers on

More than 150 people from Climate Solutions’ community came together at Portland’s Revolution Hall on December 5 to celebrate recent victories, made possible by lots of work and deep collaboration among community partners in both states.

Flipping business fleets to zero emission

by Jonathan Lee on

We caught glimpses of the future of clean and green transportation during the 13th annual Green Transportation Summit & Expo, and the Breaking Barriers Collaborative is helping PNW businesses bring their green fleet plans to fruition!

Reasons for gratitude in the clean energy Northwest

by Jonathan Lawson on

November 2004 saw important clean energy victories in Washington and Oregon, even amidst signs that national and international climate progress may be slowing (for now).

Taking out the trash just got cleaner and quieter

by Jonathan Lee on

City of Roses (COR) Disposal & Recycling is making history as the first trash hauler in Portland to operate zero-emission electric garbage trucks.

The Climate Protection Program is back!

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

It’s official! Oregon renewed its commitment to address the climate crisis while helping to build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future for everyone. We did this together!

Leading on climate in the Northwest (despite strong headwinds)

by Gregg Small on

While national election results represent a monumental step backward, results in the Pacific Northwest show that voters and diverse coalitions in our region want to keep going, to do more to protect our residents, and to lead on climate and clean air.

Lower bills AND less fossil fuel expansion? Yes, please!

by Claire Prihoda on

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently delivered a significant victory for utility customers and the climate, requiring NW Natural Gas to end the charging of customers to subsidize fossil fuel expansion.

Stella saves big on an electric heat pump, but will others in WA enjoy the same benefits?

by Jonathan Lee on

Between several state and local clean energy incentives and heat pump rebate programs, Stella saved over $6,000 by replacing her oil furnace with an electric heat pump. However, clean energy success stories like Stella’s would be endangered if Initiative 2066 passes in Washington.

Time to speak up for Oregon's farmworkers!

by Jonathan Lee and Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

Farmworkers quite literally put food on our tables, which places them among the most essential workers in our society. Their work is physically strenuous and often downright hazardous, especially with worsening climate impacts and extreme weather events. However, Oregon's current minimum required housing protections are deficient.

Study: I-2066 projected to increase household gas bills in Washington $150 per year

by Jonathan Lawson on

Sticker shock is in store for Washington consumers if voters approve I-2066, a deceptively worded initiative that, research shows, would cause household utility gas prices to rise significantly.

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Reasons for gratitude in the clean energy Northwest

November 2004 saw important clean energy victories in Washington and Oregon, even amidst signs that national and international climate progress may be slowing (for now).