by Jonathan Lee on October 4, 2024

Washington’s students and schools will receive considerable benefits from the Climate Commitment Act, but Initiative 2117 threatens these critical investments.

by Jonathan Lawson on September 29, 2024

A new study confirms that Washington's landmark climate law is on track to catalyze more than $9.1 billion in economic output and create more than 45,000 jobs over eight years. Unless it's repealed.

by Jonathan Lawson on August 22, 2024

What does Kamala Harris' candidacy mean for the future of American clean energy and climate action? Plus: checking in on the successes of the federal IRA and Washington State's Climate Commitment Act

by Jonathan Lee on July 10, 2024

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

by Jonathan Lawson on June 13, 2024

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

by Jonathan Lee on May 31, 2024

The state of Oregon was recently awarded $86 million for rooftop solar projects for lower-income residents. The extra cool news: combined with existing federal and state solar incentive programs, this may bring the upfront costs of rooftop solar to nearly zero for many eligible households.

by Stephanie Noren on May 14, 2024

A new worldwide record for clean energy generation; climate accountability in the courts and state legislatures; and rebates intended to make leasing a domestic EV super-affordable. It's in the latest ClimateCast.

by Jonathan Lee on April 23, 2024

As the largest provider of roadside assistance services in the Evergreen State, AAA Washington responds to calls for all kinds of jams — and soon they’ll be responding to help with more fossil-free vehicles.

by Stephanie Noren on March 29, 2024

Geothermal is (literally) heating up, A.I. soaring energy use, and shifting terroir in your glass

by Jonathan Lee on March 11, 2024

Did you know that 24 of Oregon's most advanced, energy-efficient homes are located in Grand Ronde? But how do we get these benefits into the hands of more renters across the region?