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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-fueled disasters strike, and climate hope perseveres

Hawaii wildfires and the aftermath Several wildfires tore across the idyllic landscape with terrifying speed on the Hawaiian island of Maui. 

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Boundaries of potential Oregon Wind Energy Areas published

Oregon could benefit from new source of clean energy to reduce climate pollution and reduce fossil fuel dependency

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Advocates reach settlement with Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, expand low-income efficiency programs

[PRESS RELEASE] A historic settlement in a contested rate case between Oregon’s second-largest gas utility and intervening organizations will require Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, dramatically expand low-income weatherization programs and restrict political spending by the gas company that undermines state climate law.

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Stormy weather: a planet in extremis

If extreme heat doesn’t freak you out about climate change, your brain may have melted  Only a few years ago, it was quite rare to see news weather coverage linking extreme storms or

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2023 Oregon Legislative Priorities

We’re officially halfway through the 2023 legislative session here in Oregon, and there is A LOT to report about where we’re at on climate action. 

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This Earth Day, hear from different voices 🌍

Nature is a part of our collective home every bit as much as any four walls and a roof, all of which needs recognition and protection.

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🎬 Electric heat pumps are magic

An electric heat pump can help you live in comfort year-round, while also releasing less pollution and saving you money on energy costs.

25 years of brighter tomorrows

Twenty-five years of brighter tomorrows

This year Climate Solutions celebrates our 25th Anniversary. Has it really been that long?

Big oil's bogus blame game: falling for oil company lies has dire consequences

When you hear a chorus of oil companies and their allies railing against climate policy, keep their motivations and high profit margins in mind.

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Freedom from Fossil Fuels: share your story

Climate Solutions has been sharing real, widely available clean energy solutions through our #FreedomFromFossilFuels campaign. Now, we'd like to hear from YOU!

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Advocates reach settlement with Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, expand low-income efficiency programs

Submitted by Greer Ryan on

[PRESS RELEASE] A historic settlement in a contested rate case between Oregon’s second-largest gas utility and intervening organizations will require Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, dramatically expand low-income weatherization programs and restrict political spending by the gas company that undermines state climate law.
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🎬 Electric heat pumps are magic

Submitted by Jonathan Lee on

An electric heat pump can help you live in comfort year-round, while also releasing less pollution and saving you money on energy costs.
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Freedom from Fossil Fuels: share your story

Submitted by Jonathan Lee on

Climate Solutions has been sharing real, widely available clean energy solutions through our #FreedomFromFossilFuels campaign. Now, we'd like to hear from YOU!
Read More