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Oregon’s 2026 legislative recap: A defend-and-deliver moment that left climate behind
Explore Oregon's 2026 legislative wins and the lessons learned from the climate policies that fell short. It highlights the missed opportunities for lower energy bills while looking ahead at the work needed to build a more resilient state in 2027.
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Remember when NWN was secretly piping hydrogen gas into Portland homes? Well, no more secrets.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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This fall, the Northwest won big on climate action

Despite a bleak outlook for climate action nationally, the people of the Pacific Northwest showed up in a big way this November, demonstrating that when communities get organized and work together for a healthier future, we can accomplish remarkable victories.

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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.
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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.
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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

photo of No on 2117 supporters

This fall, the Northwest won big on climate action

Submitted by Jonathan Lee on

Despite a bleak outlook for climate action nationally, the people of the Pacific Northwest showed up in a big way this November, demonstrating that when communities get organized and work together for a healthier future, we can accomplish remarkable victories.
Read More