This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies to achieve our climate goals, protect communities, cut costs for families, and grow Oregon’s economy.
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Our communities deserve a climate future, tell lawmakers to act now
by Claire Prihoda on
Oregon’s legislative session is almost over, and lawmakers have only passed one of nine critical bills in the Energy Affordability and Resilience…
Remember when NWN was secretly piping hydrogen gas into Portland homes? Well, no more secrets.
by Claire Prihoda on
Oregon lawmakers have taken action to improve public oversight of gas utilities’ hydrogen “pipe dreams.”
When OR lawmakers dream about transportation, what do they see?
by Brett Morgan on
After months of collective advocacy and engagement—and just 20 days remaining in session—the Legislature released its long-awaited Transportation…
Clean Air Shouldn’t Be Optional: Climate Investments should be in the Oregon Transportation Package
by Brett Morgan on
Everyday necessities shouldn’t come with everyday pollution. Yet the goods and resources we rely on are delivered by a freight system powered largely…
Calling In: Tell Oregon lawmakers to invest in our transportation future TODAY!
by Brett Morgan on
Right now, Oregon legislators are drafting a sweeping transportation funding package. Without major course correction, it will fail to meet our state…
Our energy grid needs help fast. Contact your legislator today!
by Joshua Basofin on
To achieve Oregon’s 100% clean energy goals reliably and affordably, we need to address our transmission bottleneck. Through innovative policy…
🚨 Breaking: Oregon Delays Clean Air Progress—Tell Legislators to Act Now
by Brett Morgan on
JUST IN: As of yesterday, the Oregon leaders decided on a major setback to clean air and climate progress. They announced a two-year delay to the…
Oregon backslides on clean air, public health protections amid big oil and truck lobbying and federal rollbacks
by Climate Solutions on
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…
Tell Oregon lawmakers: We need a strong Climate Justice Budget in 2025!
by Nora Apter on
Federal climate rollbacks threaten our progress — and Oregon families can’t wait for clean energy, affordable heating and cooling, and climate…
Stop utility companies from charging YOU for their lobbyists and lawyers
by Claire Prihoda on
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…
Midpoint Momentum: A Climate Progress Update from Oregon's 2025 Legislative Session
by Nora Apter on
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…
Join the Building Resilience Lobby Day! Speak Up for Climate & Community Justice
by Claire Prihoda on
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…
Oregon’s clean air can’t be compromised - Write to the Dept of Environmental Quality today!
by Brett Morgan on
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay…
Speak Up for Clean Air in Oregon!
by Brett Morgan on
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay…
Tell Lawmakers: Support progress intoward a clean grid in 2025!
by Nora Apter on
The 2025 transmission package is moving through the Oregon Legislature—and two critical bills are coming up for key votes TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 8…
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