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
Reducing Pollution, Investing in Solutions
by Mara Gross on
Clean energy, cost saving, job creating investments from the ten states that have already put a price on climate pollution
Time to make climate history in Oregon
by Meredith Connolly on
With the Clean Energy Jobs bill, we have a huge opportunity for Oregon to take a bold step in the fight against climate change.
All Aboard! Accelerating TriMet’s transition to electric buses
by Meredith Connolly on
It’s time for Oregon’s largest transit agency to stop buying new diesel buses and make the switch to electric.
States step up to fight climate challenges
by Devon Downeysmith on
Global temperatures aren't the only thing heating up--states and cities are showing an appetite this year for strong climate policy. We've got the…
Oregon legislators release Clean Energy Jobs bill
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…
Let’s make 2018 the year of clean energy in Oregon
by Meredith Connolly on
As 2018 kicks off, we’re already running full steam ahead toward passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill and other strategies for…
2017: The highlights were pretty bright
by Gregg Small on
Yes, 2017 was an awful year in many ways. But it was also a year of transition for climate action. We and many others affirmed our ability…
Oregon Governor takes significant step to reduce climate pollution from buildings
by David Van't Hof on
Oregon Governor Brown's recent executive order calls for energy efficient design in new buildings that will save people money on utility bills and…
With EV car share, driving clean is convenient and affordable
by Jair Lazaro on
One family's experience with Portland's innovative EV car-sharing program.
Mainstreaming climate risk... and clean energy opportunity
by Gregg Small on
Our annual dinner with Kate Gordon in Portland this week laid the groundwork for a season of effective climate action in Oregon and Washington.
New Coalition Formed to Advance Zero Energy Buildings in Oregon
by Mara Gross on
Oregon Governor Brown issued executive orders advancing energy efficiency and electric vehicles, and a new coalition announced its formation to…
Hope under heavy skies
by Gregg Small on
We're gaining momentum towards 100% clean energy. Here's how we're laying the groundwork, and what comes next.
We stopped PGE’s fracked gas plants!
by David Van't Hof on
In another step toward a 100% clean energy future in the Northwest, the Oregon Public Utility Commission rejected Portland General…
Assessing climate progress at the Oregon legislature
by David Van't Hof on
Oregon’s 2017 legislative session goes down as a mixed bag for climate and clean energy. We stopped a major rollback and secured funding for…
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