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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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Oregon businesses building power for a clean economy

By: Carrie Hearne on

The Renew Oregon coalition is bringing Oregon businesses together with other voices for climate action. The list of companies backing the Oregon Business Climate Declaration continues to grow, as Portland's Mayor issues a climate challenge to local businesses.

These are unprecedented fires. Can we respond with unprecedented action?

By: Kimberly Larson on

This summer's wildfires were terrible to behold. Without action to slow global warming, such fires could burn twice as much of our region by the end of the century.

Portland businesses accept Mayor's climate challenge

By: Carrie Hearne on

Portland Mayor Charlie Hales has issued a challenge to local businesses: join the movement for climate action, and gear your business for a sustainable, clean-energy future. Will Portland businesses accept the challenge? (Spoiler alert: Yes.)

Cleaner air and climate action coming into view

By: Ross Macfarlane and Caleb Smith on

Washington's new Clean Air Rule will help protect our land, air, water, public health, and economy from the urgent threats posed by a warming climate. 

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Solar adding 1 GW a month, CA gets half a climate loaf

By: Seth Zuckerman on

California to require 50% renewable electricity by 2030, utility CEO says baseload is an outdated concept, France ends export credits for coal plants, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions

The Silent Hero: breaking down barriers to energy efficiency

By: Elizabeth Willmott on

Former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson once named energy efficiency the “silent hero” in the climate crisis. Republican Governor Butch Otter of Idaho called efficiency the “low hanging fruit in the energy orchard.” We know that a key way to reduce our climate pollution is to reduce our energy demand. By reducing energy use, we also save money on our utility bills. So why are there still barriers to homeowners embracing deep energy efficiency? 

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California's next climate steps hang in the balance

By: Seth Zuckerman on

Obama brings climate road show to Alaska, solar industry ponders a future unsupported by tax credits, Citibank and IEA see clean energy reaching cost parity, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions

Yes, we can—but first, no, we mustn’t

By: KC Golden on

This week in Anchorage, President Obama offered a beautiful, strong speech about the need for an epic response to climate change. But across the Northwest, our region still burns; and the President is permitting Shell to fan the flames with Arctic drilling. 

Ride for the climate!

By: Savitha on

Climate Solutions is now a beneficiary of the Climate Ride project--that means you can support Climate Solutions while enjoying the outdoor biking or hiking experience of a lifetime!

New Orleans' incomplete recovery; global drive towards clean energy

By: Eileen V. Quigley on

Ten years later, the Big Easy is still recovering from Katrina; global traction for renewable energy; climate-friendly investments expand; and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

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Best-selling author Paul Hawken to speak in Portland

Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE), a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges facing future generations, will host best-selling author Paul Hawken in Portland in May as its 2016 Visiting SAGE. Paul Hawken is a world-renown environmentalist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author on sustainability. He will speak about his work with Project Drawdown, a non-profit that is mapping and modeling 100 existing, substantive solutions to reverse climate change.

Climate Leadership Conference

The annual Climate Leadership Conference is happening in Seattle March 8-10! Check out the powerhouse of plenary speakers, panels, and workshops. Top climate, energy, and sustainability professionals are coming together to address climate change through policy, innovation, and business solutions.