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Macro Wins for Microgrids!
Last week, Governor Kotek signed two bills into law, HB 2065 and HB 2066, which will create a process for developing community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are a key part of Oregon’s decarbonization and energy resiliency goals. But their development has been hampered by technical and regulatory challenges. What are microgrids, why has building them been challenging, and how does this legislation help?
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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.

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Macro Wins for Microgrids!

Last week, Governor Kotek signed two bills into law, HB 2065 and HB 2066, which will create a process for developing community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are a key part of Oregon’s decarbonization and energy resiliency goals. But their development has been hampered by technical and regulatory challenges. What are microgrids, why has building them been challenging, and how does this legislation help?

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Reckless, dangerous, and disgusting

EPA's new rules, The big "beautiful" bill, The data center boom, and funding impacts on BIPOC farmers and environmental programs

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Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session: Climate Wins, Losses, and the Road Ahead

Oregon’s 2025 legislative session delivered mixed results for climate progress. Sound familiar? That’s because this is the second year in a row that Oregon lawmakers fell short of delivering the bold investments and climate action this moment demands. While we secured hard-fought wins and defended against serious threats that would unwind existing progress, this was far from a banner year for climate action in Oregon. Still, this session laid important groundwork, and we have a clear call to action for the road ahead.

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Our communities deserve a climate future, tell lawmakers to act now

Oregon’s legislative session is almost over, and lawmakers have only passed one of nine critical bills in the Energy Affordability and Resilience Package. The rest are still sitting on the table, and we need your help to move them forward.

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Midpoint Momentum: A Climate Progress Update from Oregon's 2025 Legislative Session

We’re officially over halfway through Oregon’s 2025 legislative session. Here’s the inside scoop on dynamics at the Capitol, the status of key clean energy and climate priorities, and how you can help keep the momentum going.

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Join the Building Resilience Lobby Day! Speak Up for Climate & Community Justice

Join Climate Solutions and our partners for the Building Resilience Lobby Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, May 7. Together, we’ll talk to legislators in Salem and push for bold action on climate, energy-efficient housing, and energy justice.

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Oregon’s clean air can’t be compromised - Write to the Dept of Environmental Quality today!

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay strong. However, big oil and truck manufacturer forces are trying to use this process to gut the rules. This is where you come in. Regulators must hear from you— Oregonians who require clean air, a stable climate, and a thriving economy built around clean technology. 🤳🏼What can you do? 📧 Email and Write-In your comment through 5/7/25

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Tell Lawmakers: Support progress intoward a clean grid in 2025!

The 2025 transmission package is moving through the Oregon Legislature—and two critical bills are coming up for key votes TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 8. By helping expand and modernize Oregon’s transmission capacity, these policies will help meet growing energy demands, increase resilience to severe weather events like wildfires, and deliver the benefits of new wind, solar, and other renewable resources to Oregon families and businesses.

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Why???? I’m the mom of very curious little people who ask me “whyyyy” more often than I feel up to answering. These days, many things are even harder than usual to explain.

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Climate Solutions joins Oregon for All coalition

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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.
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Macro Wins for Microgrids!

Last week, Governor Kotek signed two bills into law, HB 2065 and HB 2066, which will create a process for developing community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are a key part of Oregon’s decarbonization and energy resiliency goals. But their development has been hampered by technical and regulatory challenges. What are microgrids, why has building them been challenging, and how does this legislation help?
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Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session: Climate Wins, Losses, and the Road Ahead

Submitted by Nora Apter on

Oregon’s 2025 legislative session delivered mixed results for climate progress. Sound familiar? That’s because this is the second year in a row that Oregon lawmakers fell short of delivering the bold investments and climate action this moment demands. While we secured hard-fought wins and defended against serious threats that would unwind existing progress, this was far from a banner year for climate action in Oregon. Still, this session laid important groundwork, and we have a clear call to action for the road ahead.
Read More

Join in to stop dirty diesel

Oregon’s clean air can’t be compromised - Write to the Dept of Environmental Quality today!

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay strong. However, big oil and truck manufacturer forces are trying to use this process to gut the rules. This is where you come in. Regulators must hear from you— Oregonians who require clean air, a stable climate, and a thriving economy built around clean technology. 🤳🏼What can you do? 📧 Email and Write-In your comment through 5/7/25
Read More

image of powerlines

Tell Lawmakers: Support progress intoward a clean grid in 2025!

Submitted by Nora Apter on

The 2025 transmission package is moving through the Oregon Legislature—and two critical bills are coming up for key votes TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 8. By helping expand and modernize Oregon’s transmission capacity, these policies will help meet growing energy demands, increase resilience to severe weather events like wildfires, and deliver the benefits of new wind, solar, and other renewable resources to Oregon families and businesses.
Read More

Why

Exploring your "why"

Why???? I’m the mom of very curious little people who ask me “whyyyy” more often than I feel up to answering. These days, many things are even harder than usual to explain.
Read More