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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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Time to make climate history in Oregon

With the Clean Energy Jobs bill, we have a huge opportunity for Oregon to take a bold step in the fight against climate change. 

The Clean Air Rule is one (but not the only) solution worth protecting

We need to place our power sector on a path to 100% clean power, electrify transportation, and boost efficiency. Protecting clean air is a first step.

Governor Brown signs executive order on energy efficient new buildings

Oregon Governor takes significant step to reduce climate pollution from buildings

Oregon Governor Brown's recent executive order calls for energy efficient design in new buildings that will save people money on utility bills and make a big difference in reducing the building sector’s contribution to the climate crisis.

Clean energy transportation... is electrifying

With half of all carbon emissions coming out of tailpipes, we're literally driving ourselves into climate chaos. But we can tackle this problem with clean electricity.

When your house is on fire

Of course, none of us think of ourselves as climate deniers. But something makes us flinch from bad news, hard conversations, and uncomfortable conclusions. 

Hope under heavy skies

We're gaining momentum towards 100% clean energy. Here's how we're laying the groundwork, and what comes next.

100% clean energy is where we’re headed. Tell Transalta no!

Fossil fuel gas is not really a "bridge fuel" that takes us where we need to go.

Climate Cast: The Latest in Clean Energy Solutions

The resistance is as strong as it is creative

From ranchers blocking Keystone with solar, to counties suing big oil over sea level rise, grassroots action to protect the climate and our communities. 

Turning the wheel of revolution

Following Portland and Multnomah County, our region can and will lead the way towards 100% clean energy.

We’ll always have….oh, never mind

Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement is a crushing affront to Americans and a brutal blow to U.S. standing in the world.  But let’s be sober about what really changes now.

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