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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Public Comment Opportunity: Avista Gas Rate Hike
Avista is seeking to increase gas bills to expand the gas system when they should be shrinking it. Oregon has climate goals requiring gas utilities to slash pollution by 90% by 2050.
Oregon GOP Walkout Threatens Climate Progress AGAIN
By denying quorum for the state Senate to do business, Oregon's Senate Republicans have ground all progress in the Oregon legislature — and even the state budget — to a halt. The state’s climate agenda hangs in the balance among many other critical priorities.
Hey Oregon, Speak up for Building Resilience! Email your Legislator
We think you’ll agree: Every single Oregonian deserves to be protected from the climate crisis.
Speak up for Climate Action! Email your Legislator in Oregon
Did you know the Oregon Legislature hasn’t updated our state climate goals in over 15 years?
Permission granted: Washington's clean energy transition will be efficient, equitable and effective
More on HB 1216, designed to help bring more new clean energy projects and associated jobs to the state.
Advocates urge Oregon regulators to reject NW Natural’s risky investment plan
In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the Major Gas Utility to Develop a Realistic Long-term Investment Plan to Meet State
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.
Improving Oregon’s Homes and Buildings for our Climate and Communities
Oregonians deserve healthy, affordable, resilient buildings that run on clean energy.
Twenty-five years of brighter tomorrows
This year Climate Solutions celebrates our 25th Anniversary. Has it really been that long?
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