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Oregon’s POWER Act is the first of its kind to protect Oregonians’ utility bills from data center growth
Exciting news from Salem! Oregon regulators just finalized nation-leading protections that ensure data centers pay for their own power and infrastructure costs, stopping the burden from being shifted onto regular folks, while supporting the grid’s resilience, affordability, and clean energy transition. This has been a multi-year journey from bill to law to rules. Here’s a rundown of the what, why, and how we got here, as well as what’s next.
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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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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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Clean energy progress in the balance

A new study confirms that Washington's landmark climate law is on track to catalyze more than $9.1 billion in economic output and create more than 45,000 jobs over eight years. Unless it's repealed.

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Clean energy partnerships rising in Eastern Washington

Inspiring new clean energy projects are on the rise in Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Moses Lake. But a big challenge remains: accessing the clean electricity needed.

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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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“The clock is no longer just ticking, it is banging”

What does Kamala Harris' candidacy mean for the future of American clean energy and climate action? Plus: checking in on the successes of the federal IRA and Washington State's Climate Commitment Act

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EV rebates that will make your head spin

A new worldwide record for clean energy generation; climate accountability in the courts and state legislatures; and rebates intended to make leasing a domestic EV super-affordable. It's in the latest ClimateCast.

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Mixed Results from Oregon's 2024 Legislative Session

Here’s a quick rundown of what happened — and what didn’t happen — to make further progress on climate during Oregon's 2024 legislative session.

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Oregon Legislates: Our Climate Priorities for 2024

A Climate Budget brings an equitable and rapid transition from fossil fuels to clean energy closer within reach while increasing the resilience of our communities.

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Is Offshore Wind in Oregon’s Future?

Climate Solutions has this guiding principle: there is an identified need for offshore wind in Oregon to achieve our 100% clean energy goals, and it must happen through a robust, transparent, inclusive, and equitable process. 

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

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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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Is Offshore Wind in Oregon’s Future?

Climate Solutions has this guiding principle: there is an identified need for offshore wind in Oregon to achieve our 100% clean energy goals, and it must happen through a robust, transparent, inclusive, and equitable process. 
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