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Advocates urge Oregon regulators to reject NW Natural’s risky investment plan

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In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the

2023 Oregon Legislative Priorities

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We’re officially halfway through the 2023 legislative session here in Oregon, and there is A LOT to report about wher

Join Us for Building Resilience Lobby Day on April 20th

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With your help, we can make sure Oregon lawmakers understand these and other important benefits of the Resilient, Efficient Buildings policy package.

Support Building Resilience in Oregon

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Oregon's Senate Energy and Environment Committee voted to advance the Resilient, Efficient Buildings package. But there’s more work ahead.

Improving Oregon’s Homes and Buildings for our Climate and Communities

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Oregonians deserve healthy, affordable, resilient buildings that run on clean energy.

Our 2023 Oregon Legislative Session Priorities

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Oregon has made incredible strides in cleaning up our electric grid and transportation sector through milestone policies in recent years. This suite…

🎬 Cutting climate pollution from buildings

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Homes, offices, and other buildings are a major source of climate and air pollution. Thankfully, the best solutions will save you money on energy…

100% Clean Cars for Oregon!

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Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission voted to pass the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule that will help us in our transition to 100% zero-emission…

Portland says goodbye to petroleum diesel!

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Did you hear the news? Last week, the City of Portland became the first city in the U.S. to phase out the sale of petroleum diesel by 2030.

Oregon's Green Wave

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As the final results of this November’s midterm election roll in, one thing is clear: climate action was on the ballot in Oregon, and voters made it…

One more way to be a Climate Voter in Oregon

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Voting yes on Measure 113 will help us make the necessary progress in Oregon on an equitable transition to a clean energy-powered grid,…

The wheels on the electric school bus go ‘round, across the country

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In this week's Climate Cast: Electric school buses across the country, air quality woes, upcoming elections, rising methane pollution, and holding NW…

Cleaner cars could come to Oregon—with your help

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This December, Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission will vote on proposed tailpipe emissions standards so that by 2035, 100% of new cars sold…

BREAKING: More clean fuels means cleaner climate and air for Oregon!

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Did you hear the news? Oregon now has the strongest clean fuel standard in the country.

Getting Oregon off oil for getting around

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This summer’s record-hot temperatures, heat waves, and soaring gas prices reminded us to keep pushing on climate acti

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Solar accessibility to soar for Oregon’s lower-income households

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The state of Oregon was recently awarded $86 million for rooftop solar projects for lower-income residents. The extra cool news: combined with existing federal and state solar incentive programs, this may bring the upfront costs of rooftop solar to nearly zero for many eligible households.
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Urge Your Legislators to Invest in Healthy Homes

The Oregon legislature kicked off another legislative session this week with a top focus on addressing the state’s housing challenges. Solving Oregon’s housing crisis is about more than just building new housing. It’s about reducing the cost of essential home repairs and energy efficiency so that low-income families can affordably live in the homes they already have.
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Wind... and counter-wind

Offshore wind is picking up across the country. Also: in the Northwest, climate progress is likely to face a challenge in Washington, and Oregon courts have delayed implementation of the Climate Protection Program.

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