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In the quest for abundant clean energy in the PNW, markets matter

by Joshua Basofin on

The way grids are operated—including building out transmission infrastructure in the necessary geographies where energy is needed, controlling flows, and handling electricity sales—is a critical piece of our clean energy transition.

Amping Up: Electrifying Oregon’s Heavy Trucks for a Cleaner Future

by Brett Morgan on

There’s no way around it; we cannot meet our air quality and climate goals without retiring the existing fleet of diesel-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Zero-emission electric trucks are available right now, and they can directly replace diesel vehicles to keep our economy moving.

Oregon is worth defending! Submit Public Comment for the Climate Protection Program Today

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

It’s time! It’s time for us to protect and strengthen Oregon’s landmark Climate Protection Program (CPP)! You can help by sharing your thoughts about the importance of protecting our state’s climate future, and the need for a strong CPP.

Cutting the high cost of urban shade

by Jonathan Lee on

Urban heat islands are caused by too many buildings and not enough green space. Accordingly, a natural solution is to add greenery back into cities.

Keeping cool with electric heat pumps

by Jonathan Lee on

Amidst another extreme and record-breaking heat wave, affordable and energy-efficient cooling is essential for everyone. Electric heat pumps can make that happen.

Oregon! Join us July 9 to prepare for 2025 statewide transportation legislation input

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

Do you want safer, more environmentally sustainable, financially stable, and well-maintained transportation choices for all Oregonians? Join the Move Oregon Forward transportation campaign briefing next week, on July 9.

Oregon has big climate goals: heat pumps get us there

by Claire Prihoda on

Heat pumps are an essential piece of the puzzle for meeting our climate and affordable housing goals. They both reduce climate emissions and provide long-term energy affordability for users.

Clean energy offers resilience in the face of extreme heat

by Claire Prihoda on

Extreme heat events like this are a dramatic example of the dangers of burning fossil fuels. We need clean energy solutions that protect our climate AND our communities.

We're all in: Governor Inslee's next big climate fight

by Gregg Small on

Governor Jay Inslee recently appeared on David Roberts' Volts podcast, with a lot to day about the Climate Commitment Act, his optimism about clean energy innovation, the need to organize for progress, and how love—for his state, for his family, for his grandchildren—is his primary motivation to act on climate.

Massive data centers needn't be massive polluters

by Jonathan Lawson on

Amazon backs away from plan to keep Oregon data centers running on fossil fuels. Plus: widespread benefits for low-income households converting to clean energy homes; and two climate hawks become new heads of state

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