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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Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Coal Transition Bill
by Climate Solutions on
Legislation will move Oregon off coal power, double state’s clean energy target to 50% by 2040
Oregon makes history on clean energy
by Kristen Sheeran on
Oregon is now on its way to have one of the cleanest energy grids in the country. We're so proud!
Growth in EV use could lead to next oil glut in 2020s
by Seth Zuckerman on
Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets…
On the road to net zero energy homes in Oregon?
by David Van't Hof on
It's time for Oregon to reclaim a leadership position on building codes and to join the vanguard of states leading the way in pursuit of net…
Looking to make history on coal and clean energy in Oregon
by Mara Gross on
Oregon has an exciting opportunity for a big climate win this month, and we’re gaining momentum.
We've got momentum
by Gregg Small on
Events in 2015 created so much momentum for the fight to stop global warming, and the first weeks of 2016 proved no different. Here's what Climate…
Solar, wind poised to grow—provided policies endure
by Seth Zuckerman on
General Electric retires compact fluorescent in favor of LEDs, coal mines go begging for buyers, California maintains net metering rules, and more…
First out of the gate: Oregon poised for climate action
by Kristen Sheeran on
Oregon’s Legislature may be headed into a short session next week, but the agenda for climate and clean energy is nothing short of completely…
OR deal to phase out coal, double renewable power
by Seth Zuckerman on
Solar supplies nearly 10 percent of California’s power in 2015, GM rolls out mass-market electric car with 200-mile range, NASA tests more…
In Oregon, we're blazing a trail for clean energy
by Kristen Sheeran on
Less than a month after the historic Paris agreement on climate change, Oregon utilities, climate advocates and environmental groups are…
Oregon is poised to make clean energy history
by Kristen Sheeran on
This week the Renew Oregon Action Fund began a new chapter in Oregon’s clean energy transition, filing ballot measures to allow…
Big news for Northwest climate action
by Gregg Small on
Broad coalitions for climate action took bold steps this week in Oregon and Washington, announcing plans to put climate and clean energy…
Oregon businesses building power for a clean economy
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The Renew Oregon coalition is bringing Oregon businesses together with other voices for climate action. The list of companies backing the Oregon…
Oil versus Optimism
by Gregg Small on
Tough legislative sessions in Washington and Oregon are over. But we, together with an inspiring coalition, are just getting started.
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