Advocates reach settlement with Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, expand low-income efficiency programs
by Greer Ryan on
[PRESS RELEASE] A historic settlement in a contested rate case between Oregon’s second-largest gas utility and intervening organizations will require Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, dramatically expand low-income weatherization programs and restrict political spending by the gas company that undermines state climate law.
by Greer Ryan on
Avista is seeking to increase gas bills to expand the gas system when they should be shrinking it. Oregon has climate goals requiring gas utilities to slash pollution by 90% by 2050.
by Greer Ryan on
NW Natural doesn't have a realistic plan to meet Oregon's climate goals. Tell the Commission to send them back to the drawing board.
by Meredith Connolly on
We think you’ll agree: Every single Oregonian deserves to be protected from the climate crisis.
by Meredith Connolly on
Did you know the Oregon Legislature hasn’t updated our state climate goals in over 15 years?
by Climate Solutions on
In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the Major Gas Utility to Develop a Realistic Long-term Investment Plan to Meet State
by Jonathan Lee on
The fossil fuel industry promotes methane — commonly referred to as "natural gas" — as a safe and healthy source of energy. However, using methane has major negative health and environmental consequences.
by Jonathan Lee on
An electric heat pump can help you live in comfort year-round, while also releasing less pollution and saving you money on energy costs.
by Stephanie Noren on
ClimateCast is our curated, biweekly collection of news and commentary on climate issues. In this issue: DC Dispatch; renewables boom; CA leads but still too hot
by Nora Apter and Greer Ryan on
Fossil "natural" gas is far from being the safe, clean product that gas and fossil fuel companies claim.
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Oregon has climate goals requiring gas
We think you’ll agree: Every single Oregonian deserves to be protected from the climate crisis.
Did you know the Oregon Legislature hasn’t updated our state climate goals in over 15 years?
In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the Major Gas Utility to Develop a