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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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…
Clean energy offers resilience in the face of extreme heat
by Claire Prihoda on
Extreme heat events like this are a dramatic example of the dangers of burning fossil fuels. We need clean energy solutions that protect our climate…
Solar accessibility to soar for Oregon’s lower-income households
by Jonathan Lee on
The state of Oregon was recently awarded $86 million for rooftop solar projects for lower-income residents. The extra cool news: combined…
EV rebates that will make your head spin
by Stephanie Noren on
A new worldwide record for clean energy generation; climate accountability in the courts and state legislatures; and rebates intended to make leasing…
Defend and Restore Oregon's Climate Protection Program
by Meredith Connolly on
Late last year, powerful fossil fuel companies and their industry groups convinced an Oregon state court to invalidate the state's new Climate…
Mixed Results from Oregon's 2024 Legislative Session
by Meredith Connolly on
Here’s a quick rundown of what happened — and what didn’t happen — to make further progress on climate during Oregon's 2024 legislative session.
Urge Your Legislators to Invest in Healthy Homes
by Meredith Connolly on
The Oregon legislature kicked off another legislative session this week with a top focus on addressing the state’s housing challenges. Solving Oregon…
Oregon Legislates: Our Climate Priorities for 2024
by Meredith Connolly on
A Climate Budget brings an equitable and rapid transition from fossil fuels to clean energy closer within reach while increasing the resilience of…
Oregon Legislates: Our Climate Priorities For 2024
by Climate Solutions on
Climate Solutions' legislative priorities in Oregon for 2024
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