Washington State Government
In 2017, our nation's only hope for keeping our carbon-reduction goals on track will be ambitious, thoughtful, and comprehensive action from states and local jurisdictions. It has never been more important to focus on state action than now.
Washington State is well-positioned not just to achieve deep reductions in carbon pollution, but also to reap significant economic benefits while creating momentum and models for other states to accelerate climate action. Our legislative priorities for this year include: transforming transportation in our state through electrification; stopping unnecessary investment in fossil fuels; funding unprecedented investment in clean energy and climate adaptation (paid for by the polluters causing climate change).
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by Seth Zuckerman on May 2, 2016South African concentrating solar plant generates round the clock, Ukraine marks Chernobyl anniversary, solar auction hits new low under 3 cents per kilowatt-hour, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. Read more
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by Ross Macfarlane... on May 2, 2016A group of Washington State youth known as the “climate kids” just won an important victory in their bid to force the state to protect their future from catastrophic climate change. Read more
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by Seth Zuckerman on April 25, 2016World Bank and IMF push countries toward carbon pricing, Tacoma gas-to-methanol proposal withdrawn, rail cars to store excess electricity, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. Read more
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by Vlad Gutman and... on April 19, 2016After 12 turbulent weeks, complete with an unanticipated special session, Washington’s 2016 legislative season drew to a close at the end of March. This year’s session included setbacks for climate and clean energy, but took a number of valuable steps forward as well. Read more
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by Seth Zuckerman on April 4, 20162.5 million Americans work in clean energy, South Africa and Nevada solar plants provide night-time power, coalition builds behind Clean Power Plan, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. Read more
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by Caleb Smith on March 23, 2016On April 19, 2016 the Western Washington University Institute for Energy Studies will be holding its first Energy Symposium. Students, faculty, and invited experts in the field of energy will be joining together on Western's campus for presentations, lively panel discussions, student poster sessions, and networking. Space is limited. Register now. Read more -
by Seth Zuckerman on February 29, 2016Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets new records, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. Read more
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by Vlad Gutman-Britten on February 26, 2016Cleaner air ahead! Washington's Department of Ecology is giving itself the opportunity to strengthen new plans to cut carbon emissions and to accelerate our state's transition to a clean-powered, sustainable economy. Read more
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by Caleb Smith on February 12, 2016When it comes to global warming, we can't afford inaction. But that's what some Washington lawmakers are proposing, with a bill that would halt efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our state. Read more
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by Gregg Small on February 5, 2016Events 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 Solutions and our allies are doing to maintain course and speed towards a clean energy future. Read more
