Salem, OR – In a major setback to clean air and climate progress, Oregon leaders today announced a two-year delay to the state’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule—bowing to pressure from fossil fuel interests and truck manufacturers as part of a nationally orchestrated multi-state campaign to derail the transition to cleaner electric vehicles. This delay strips the ACT rule of its regulatory teeth for two more years, rewards industry laggards, and directly undermines Oregon’s climate commitments, public health protections, and economic leadership.

Federal climate rollbacks threaten our progress — and Oregon families can’t wait for clean energy, affordable heating and cooling, and climate resilience. Lawmakers are finalizing the state budget for the next two years. Now is the time to speak up for a strong Climate Justice Budget that protects communities, lowers energy bills, and creates clean energy jobs across the state

The Oregon State Senate will hold a floor vote on SB 88 - Get the Junk Out Rates to protect your families and your budget by holding large utility companies accountable. Can you email your legislators urging them to support this crucial legislation?

We’re officially over halfway through Oregon’s 2025 legislative session. Here’s the inside scoop on dynamics at the Capitol, the status of key clean energy and climate priorities, and how you can help keep the momentum going.

What happened during this year's Washington legislative session? Despite massive challenges, we pushed on... with some clear wins for climate and clean energy.

When the Trump administration attacks efforts to cut climate pollution and accelerate clean energy, the strongest response for targeted communities and organizations, the right response, is for us to keep pushing forward.

Join Climate Solutions and our partners for the Building Resilience Lobby Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, May 7. Together, we’ll talk to legislators in Salem and push for bold action on climate, energy-efficient housing, and energy justice.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay strong. However, big oil and truck manufacturer forces are trying to use this process to gut the rules. This is where you come in. Regulators must hear from you— Oregonians who require clean air, a stable climate, and a thriving economy built around clean technology. 🤳🏼What can you do? 📧 Email and Write-In your comment through 5/7/25

Senate votes to expand and strengthen clean fuels program passing HB 1409, bill now heads back to House for concurrence.

Initiative 2066 is unconstitutional! So what does this mean for WA?