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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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It's time to GETs going... on transmission!

The transition to clean electricity and the surge in demand for electricity, require that electric utilities build more renewable energy projects and expand the transmission grid to deliver that new electricity to customers, that's where Grid Enhancement Technologies (GETs) come in!

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The fire next time

LA County wildfires and the future of insurance, Junk fees can be employed by utilities for higher energy bills, and The fire this time: Climate leadership under Trump 2.0

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Shocking! Separating electric transportation myths and realities

We're featuring some transportation climate myths that keep coming back, from the media to the holiday dinner table. How many of these have you heard? Let’s debunk them together!

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Oregon, it's time to get involved!

Are you wondering where you can engage in person? Look no further—four events are coming up that you should consider attending!

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Oregon is worth defending! Submit Public Comment for the Climate Protection Program Today

It’s time! It’s time for us to protect and strengthen Oregon’s landmark Climate Protection Program (CPP)! You can help by sharing your thoughts about the importance of protecting our state’s climate future, and the need for a strong CPP.

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Oregon! Join us July 9 to prepare for 2025 statewide transportation legislation input

Do you want safer, more environmentally sustainable, financially stable, and well-maintained transportation choices for all Oregonians? Join the Move Oregon Forward transportation campaign briefing next week, on July 9.

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Joyspotting clean energy solutions

Join us in joyspotting clean energy! How many fossil-free solutions can you spot in your neighborhood?

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A clean energy just transition for autoworkers

In this week's issue of Climate Cast: autoworker strike underscores the need for a just transition, the new faces of climate denial, and California enters the climate lawsuit fray.

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Events happening in our Oregon Community!

I wanted to mention a few events coming up from other climate and environmental organizations across Oregon.

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Oregon’s Climate Wins in the 2023 Legislative Session

We saw success despite a challenging legislative environment that included a minority of Senators leading the longest walkout in Oregon’s history. Because the legislative calendar was down to the wire, many climate and clean energy bills were combined into two omnibus bills...

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powerlines at sunrise

It's time to GETs going... on transmission!

Submitted by Nora Apter on

The transition to clean electricity and the surge in demand for electricity, require that electric utilities build more renewable energy projects and expand the transmission grid to deliver that new electricity to customers, that's where Grid Enhancement Technologies (GETs) come in!
Read More

image of LA suburb damaged by wildfire

The fire next time

LA County wildfires and the future of insurance, Junk fees can be employed by utilities for higher energy bills, and The fire this time: Climate leadership under Trump 2.0
Read More

Photo of UAW union signs atop a minivan

A clean energy just transition for autoworkers

Submitted by Jonathan Lee on

In this week's issue of Climate Cast: autoworker strike underscores the need for a just transition, the new faces of climate denial, and California enters the climate lawsuit fray.
Read More