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.
Oregon State Government
Leading on climate in the Northwest (despite strong headwinds)
by Gregg Small on
While national election results represent a monumental step backward, results in the Pacific Northwest show that voters and diverse coalitions…
Lower bills AND less fossil fuel expansion? Yes, please!
by Claire Prihoda on
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently delivered a significant victory for utility customers and the climate, requiring NW Natural Gas…
Time to speak up for Oregon's farmworkers!
by Jonathan Lee and Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
Farmworkers quite literally put food on our tables, which places them among the most essential workers in our society. Their work is physically…
Oregonians, are you registered to vote?
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
The deadline to register to vote is October 15th for Oregonians!
Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite to defend the Climate Protection Program
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite against dangerous oil and gas industry delay tactics, urge state leaders to restore climate…
Oregon, it's time to get involved!
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
Are you wondering where you can engage in person? Look no further—four events are coming up that you should consider attending!
Here's what you can do this fall for climate action. The stakes are high.
by Gregg Small on
Because of your efforts, the Northwest is headed in the right direction on climate and clean energy!. But this fall, we've got to be fired up to…
Tell Lawmakers: Regulate Dangerous Hydrogen/Gas Blending Project in Oregon!
by Claire Prihoda on
We just found out that NW Natural, the state’s largest methane gas utility, has begun blending hydrogen into the gas system and delivering it to…
In the quest for abundant clean energy in the PNW, markets matter
by Joshua Basofin on
The way grids are operated—including building out transmission infrastructure in the necessary geographies where energy is needed, controlling flows…
Amping Up: Electrifying Oregon’s Heavy Trucks for a Cleaner Future
by Brett Morgan on
There’s no way around it; we cannot meet our air quality and climate goals without retiring the existing fleet of diesel-powered medium- and heavy-…
Oregon is worth defending! Submit Public Comment for the Climate Protection Program Today
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
It’s time! It’s time for us to protect and strengthen Oregon’s landmark Climate Protection Program (CPP)! You can help by sharing your thoughts about…
We are hiring an Oregon director
by Meredith Connolly on
The Oregon Director will help drive our work to pass, implement, and defend cutting-edge policies at the state, local, regulatory, and utility levels…
Keeping cool with electric heat pumps
by Jonathan Lee on
Amidst another extreme and record-breaking heat wave, affordable and energy-efficient cooling is essential for everyone. Electric heat pumps can make…
Oregon! Join us July 9 to prepare for 2025 statewide transportation legislation input
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
Do you want safer, more environmentally sustainable, financially stable, and well-maintained transportation choices for all Oregonians? …
Oregon has big climate goals: heat pumps get us there
by Claire Prihoda on
Heat pumps are an essential piece of the puzzle for meeting our climate and affordable housing goals. They both reduce climate emissions and provide…
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