Press Room
by Mara Gross on
This February, the Oregon legislature has the chance for a major climate win by passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill, which puts a limit and price on climate pollution and reinvests the proceeds into our communities.
by Jonathan Lawson on
Washington is the last west coast jurisdiction without a clean fuels standard. A bill before the legislature would change that--and lead to meaningful reductions in the emissions that cause climate change.
by Mara Gross on
Oregon Governor Brown issued executive orders advancing energy efficiency and electric vehicles, and a new coalition announced its formation to accelerate the rapid adoption of zero energy buildings in Oregon.
by Kimberly Larson on
Seattle, WA: Climate Solutions is deepening its bench of seasoned leadership with the addition of Duncan Marsh as Director of Programs. Marsh comes to the organization after 11 years at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as its Director of International Climate Policy. There he led international policy work on issues such as reducing emissions from forests and land use, adaptation and climate finance. Prior to joining TNC, he served on the U.S.
by Mara Gross on
(Salem, OR) – Today, the Oregon Public Utilities Commission (PUC) did not acknowledge plans by Portland General Electric (PGE) to build two new power plants that burn fracked gas at the Carty Generating Station near the site of a retiring coal-fired power plant in Boardman, OR.
by Climate Solutions on
"We appreciate Governor Inslee’s ongoing commitment to putting Washington on a path to a clean energy transition," said Climate Solutions' Vlad Gutman-Britten. "The Clean Air Rule is only the first step to creating a robust policy that drives pollution reduction and invests in creating tens of thousands of jobs in a new, sustainable economy."
by Kimberly Larson on
Olympia, WA – The Department of Ecology on Wednesday released an updated draft of the Clean Air Rule, requiring reductions in carbon pollution from Washington’s largest polluters. Environmental and clean energy advocates expressed support for a number of key improvements to the language while calling for additional changes to ensure that the rule supports clean energy and helps Washington meet its long-term sustainability goals.
by Climate Solutions on
Legislation will move Oregon off coal power, double state’s clean energy target to 50% by 2040
by Jonathan Lawson on
Climate Solutions statement on the Supreme Court decision to stay the EPA's Clean Power Plan
Press Contacts
for Washington State inquiries:
Stephanie Noren, Washington Communications Manager
stephanie.noren (at) climatesolutions.org
for Oregon inquiries:
Juan Munoz, Oregon Communications Manager
juan.munoz (at) climatesolutions.org
general inquiries:
Kimberly Larson, Director of Communications and Engagement
kimberly.larson (at) climatesolutions.org
