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Getting Smarter

by Bryce Yonker on

The Executive Director for Smart Grid Northwest answers a key question: What exactly IS smart grid? And he provides 5 great reasons why it matters to all of us.

Wind prices hit new lows, solar panel glut disappears

by Seth Zuckerman on

Court rules for making the power grid friendlier to renewables, Western drought so bad that the mountains are rebounding, China's coal use actually declines, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Warrior up! A totem pole journey against big coal

by Beth Doglio on

Lummi artist Jewell James has carved a new totem pole as an act of protest against coal and oil export in the Northwest. You can take part in the pole's journey from the Lummi's coastal homeland to the tar sands of Alberta.

A modern energy system for a changing climate

by Cameron Yourkowski on

It's time for Northwest utilities to improve coordination of our region’s flexible generation through an Energy Imbalance Market (EIM). Working together, we can save ratepayer money, integrate more clean energy and help fight climate change.

Coal exports take a hit, solar microgrid rising

by Seth Zuckerman on

Vermont breaks ground on a solar-powered microgrid, Oregon rejects Ambre Energy's coal export plan, acidic ocean waters get attention coast to coast, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Oregon Rejects Critical Permit for Morrow Pacific Coal Export Proposal

by Power Past Coal on

A landmark climate victory: Oregon DSL's decision deals a heavy blow to coal export proposals in the Northwest.

This is What Climate Leadership Looks Like

by Eileen V. Quigley on

It's worth celebrating that county and city leaders in the Northwest are up to the task of climate leadership.

Don't step on that ant!

by Eileen V. Quigley on

The carbon-storage skills of ants and the biofuel potential of tobacco; energy efficiency financing surges, and Beijing bans coal. All that and more in this week's ClimateCast.

The Electric Vehicle Imperative for Cities

by Elizabeth Willmott on

When smart policy meets public demand, EV programs can help cities drive quietly into a low-carbon future.

Clean Water or Dirty Coal? Help Oregon decide

by Joëlle Robinson on

Tell Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality to protect the Columbia River from dirty coal!

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