Oregon Rejects Critical Permit for Morrow Pacific Coal Export Proposal
A landmark climate victory: Oregon DSL's decision deals a heavy blow to coal export proposals in the Northwest.
A landmark climate victory: Oregon DSL's decision deals a heavy blow to coal export proposals in the Northwest.
It's worth celebrating that county and city leaders in the Northwest are up to the task of climate leadership.
Keynote: Michael Atkinson, President, North America at Alstom Grid
The event will start with a chance for networking and reconnecting with energy and smart grid leaders from across WA and the NW. Smart Grid Northwest’s Executive Director, Bryce Yonker will introduce Alstom Grid North America’s President and CEO, Michael Atkinson. Michael will discuss the future of grid intelligence, what’s driving smart grid innovation, what Alstom is doing across the Northwest, and share Alstom’s story. Michael will field Q&A after his remarks.
When smart policy meets public demand, EV programs can help cities drive quietly into a low-carbon future.
Tell Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality to protect the Columbia River from dirty coal!
Another decision point is coming on the proposed Morrow Pacific rail-to-barge coal export project on the Columbia River. We need to remind Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber that we the people oppose expanding coal export in the Northwest.
California flooded with proposals for grid storage; narrow escape from oil-spill disaster in Seattle; climate change impacts our mental health; and much more.
Yesterday, Kristin Eberhard of betterquest.org and Sightline published “There’s Plenty of Room at Hotel California” – a fantastic how-to for Oregon and Washington decision-makers looking to link with other states on pricing and limiting climate pollution. It’s a great read, and rather than challenge the cloying Eagles reference in the title, I decided to extend the trend.
Nearly unprecedented wildfires are raging across parts of Washington and Oregon, and have devastated the community of Pateros, WA. Here's how you can help.
In a community at the crossroads of our energy future, a growing solar company is making the clean economy real.