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Creating the Grid of the Future: Transmission planning in Oregon and our Region
Building the grid we need to power our future starts with smart planning. Transmission planning is the process of identifying actions to improve and modernize the grid, including Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs), co-located transmission lines (in existing rights-of-way, such as highways), and, when necessary, new transmission lines. This ensures that energy can be reliably and affordably delivered to homes and businesses. Planning is foundational to building a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy system. Because Oregon’s grid is deeply interconnected with neighboring states,…
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Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session: Climate Wins, Losses, and the Road Ahead

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.

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Remember when NWN was secretly piping hydrogen gas into Portland homes? Well, no more secrets.

By: Claire Prihoda on

Oregon lawmakers have taken action to improve public oversight of gas utilities’ hydrogen “pipe dreams.”

Drivers' access to national EV charging network threatened by rogue Trump action

By: Climate Solutions on

Nonprofits sue Trump administration over illegal freeze of billions for EV charging. Plaintiffs include Climate Solutions, the Sierra Club, Earthjustice, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Southern Environmental Law Center and others.

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

By: Nora Apter on

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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We won't back down.

By: Gregg Small on

When the Trump administration attacks efforts to cut climate pollution and accelerate clean energy, the strongest response for targeted communities and organizations, the right response, is for us to keep pushing forward.

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

By: Claire Prihoda on

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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Why is Trump coming after Washington and Oregon? Because our efforts are working

By: Gregg Small on

President Trump's Executive Order opposing climate action is blatantly unconstitutional—a dangerous attempt to override the will of the people and undermine states' efforts to protect public health by leading on climate and environmental justice.

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New Year, New Rates

By: Claire Prihoda on

While many of us are still reeling from the sticker shock we received from our energy bills after last year’s extreme winter weather, a new round of rate increases is right around the corner. If you are anything like me, many of you are thinking about those bills as you debate whether to turn up the heat or bundle up.

How we keep showing up to fight

By: Gregg Small on

With a new administration crippling our country’s commitment to clean energy, cleaner air, environmental justice, and climate leadership, climate advocates are asking: what is our role? what can we do? For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, the answer is: quite a lot.

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Climate Solutions' 2025 Oregon Legislative Agenda

By: Climate Solutions on

This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies to achieve our climate goals, protect communities, cut costs for families, and grow Oregon’s economy.

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picture of Salem Capitol building under construction

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.
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Eagle flying

We won't back down.

Submitted by Gregg Small on

When the Trump administration attacks efforts to cut climate pollution and accelerate clean energy, the strongest response for targeted communities and organizations, the right response, is for us to keep pushing forward.
Read More

image of monopoly game

New Year, New Rates

While many of us are still reeling from the sticker shock we received from our energy bills after last year’s extreme winter weather, a new round of rate increases is right around the corner. If you are anything like me, many of you are thinking about those bills as you debate whether to turn up the heat or bundle up.
Read More

How we keep showing up to fight

Submitted by Gregg Small on

With a new administration crippling our country’s commitment to clean energy, cleaner air, environmental justice, and climate leadership, climate advocates are asking: what is our role? what can we do? For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, the answer is: quite a lot.
Read More