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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.

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Public Comment Opportunity: Avista Gas Rate Hike

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.

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Public Comment Opportunity: NW Natural’s Long-Term Plan

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.

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Hey Oregon, Speak up for Building Resilience! Email your Legislator

by Meredith Connolly on

We think you’ll agree: Every single Oregonian deserves to be protected from the climate crisis. 

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Speak up for Climate Action! Email your Legislator in Oregon

by Meredith Connolly on

Did you know the Oregon Legislature hasn’t updated our state climate goals in over 15 years?

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Advocates urge Oregon regulators to reject NW Natural’s risky investment plan

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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

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🎬 Not so "natural" gas?

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.

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🎬 Electric heat pumps are magic

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.

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Renewables booming, but it’s still too hot 🥵

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

No time to burn: let's keep the future of gas short in Oregon

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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Advocates reach settlement with Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, expand low-income efficiency programs

Submitted 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.
Read More

Screenshot of video

🎬 Not so "natural" gas?

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.
Read More