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Oregon’s new energy strategy confirms the path forward: clean, affordable, reliable

The long-awaited Energy Strategy report is here, providing a roadmap for a clean energy transition, and, with the first-of-its-kind climate executive order from Governor Kotek that directs swift implementation of the findings, a cleaner, reliable, and more affordable energy future is more possible than ever before.

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Read more about Strengthen Oregon's energy grid with virtual power plants

With federal leadership receding, Oregon's role as a clean energy leader is more important than ever. Right now, Oregon lawmakers have an opportunity to support affordable, clean energy progress. Urge them to support local, community-based power in the 2026 session by passing the virtual power plant bill (SB 1582).

Strengthening Oregon’s energy grid: The value of virtual power plants

Oregon can make our energy grid stronger and more affordable by using virtual power plants to coordinate local tools like home batteries and smart appliances. These smart solutions help lower energy costs for everyone while creating good local jobs in our communities.

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Read more about Defend Oregon's climate budget

Oregon legislators are making critical budget decisions that could weaken clean energy and climate programs that protect public health and keep energy costs down. Let's protect essential state agencies, support local jobs, and ensure Oregon communities aren’t left vulnerable as federal funding is rolled back.

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We’re helping Oregon Make Polluters Pay announcing the Climate Resilience Superfund bill

The worsening climate crisis tramples our basic values of safety, wellness, and fairness. It’s well past time that polluters – not Oregonians – pay for the costs of recovery, adaptation, and resilience.

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A defend-and-deliver moment: A preview of Climate Solutions’ 2026 Oregon legislative priorities

Announcing Oregon’s 2026 legislative short session priorities, which aim to double down on climate action that lowers household energy costs, addresses financing gaps left by federal funding cuts, grows the economy, and strengthens community resilience.

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Electric Vehicles, “Am I too Heavy?” No, you are perfect.

EVs can weigh more, but is that missing the forest for the trees?

Do you and your neighbors know about the dangers of “natural” gas?

Join Climate Solutions and Building Resilience for a community event on Wednesday, December 10th to hear all about the dangers of methane in our communities!

Special Session Wrap-Up

Our north star is simple: we need to be investing in Oregon, not DOGE’ing essential safety, transit, and climate programs or discouraging the transition to clean transportation.

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Climate Solutions joins Oregon for All coalition

Migration, displacement, and climate insecurity are inextricably linked. Struggles for social justice and immigrant rights have deep intersections with climate advocacy– anchored in respect for neighbors, community, home, and the protection of a healthy, vibrant future we can all share in together. The team at Climate Solutions is honored to join our coalition partners in Oregon for All, standing together to protect and advance immigration justice. This collaboration is dedicated to seeing our communities thrive.