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Imagine 100 percent Clean Energy for Oregon

by Jonathan Lee on

By committing to 100% clean energy, Oregon is investing in new job opportunities, economic recovery, healthier air, lower utility bills, and a safer climate.

Washingtonians, breathe easier: clean fuels are coming

by Climate Solutions on

Marking a victory for people’s health, the environment, and economic recovery, the Washington Legislature passed a Clean Fuel Standard, governor-request legislation that the Legislature considered three years in a row

Washington's Climate Commitment Act nears final passage

by Climate Solutions on

The Washington House has passed the Climate Commitment Act, which would establish a firm statewide cap on global warming pollution, making WA the second state to do so. The Senate now has the weekend to concur with the House version before the Governor can sign the bill into law.

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New Multnomah County public buildings will be 100% clean and fossil-free

by Jonathan Lee on

The Multnomah County Commission just unanimously approved a resolution that will ensure all new county buildings —including county libraries, courthouses and community centers—are built to be fossil-free and utilize 100% clean and renewable energy.

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Joint letter supporting Multnomah County's proposed fossil-free public buildings resolution

by Jonathan Lee on

This resolution ensures that all public buildings in Multnomah County, Oregon are built fossil-free from the start.

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Third time's a charm for clean fuels in Washington

by Climate Solutions on

A Clean Fuel Standard is one step closer to Gov. Inslee's desk, as the WA Senate passed this critical climate policy.

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Oregon's Climate Action Plan (OCAP) turns one

by Jonathan Lee on

Just over a year ago, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed Executive Order 20-04, now called the Oregon Climate Action Plan, directing numerous state agencies to incorporate climate protections into their agency planning and programs.

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Fire and Ice: How Oregon’s past year makes clear we need 100% clean electricity

by Meredith Connolly on

Oregon continues to pump out more climate pollution every year, but we can pass 100% Clean right now to lay the foundation for a clean energy-based economy.

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We're Past the Halfway Point

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

We’ve passed the halfway mark in Washington’s Legislative session. Check out our update on Climate Solutions’ top climate priorities, and where we need to apply pressure to make sure our lawmakers demonstrate climate leadership.

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Powering up Oregon's EV adoption rates

by Victoria Paykar on

Ensuring that the future of Oregon’s transportation is electric—not burning fossil fuels—is critical for cleaning up our air and for achieving our state’s climate goals.

Press Contacts

for Washington State inquiries:
Stephanie Noren, Washington Communications Manager
stephanie.noren (at) climatesolutions.org

for Oregon inquiries:
Juan Munoz, Oregon Communications Manager
juan.munoz (at) climatesolutions.org

general inquiries:
Kimberly Larson, Director of Communications and Engagement
kimberly.larson (at) climatesolutions.org