Top oil firms call for carbon price as Bonn talks begin
Kodiak utility goes 99.7 percent renewable, big rigs get a fuel economy makeover, EPA eases biofuels requirements, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.
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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Oregon’s Senators want what we want: less pollution, more clean energy
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are calling for stronger carbon pollution reduction targets in the Clean Power Plan.
Mind the carbon bubble, says the Bank of England
Clean energy sector employs more Californians than film, radio and TV; Hawaiian utility bought out by nation’s largest windpower firm; wrangling continues at Lima climate talks; and more stories of the week in clean energy.
Climate cheers to Oregon beers
Almost happy hour on the west coast. Actually anytime you find yourself reading this it’s five o’clock somewhere. So raise your glass, because it’s time to salute the climate solutions brewing in one of Oregon’s signature industries.
Lima climate talks begin, Kinder Morgan withdraws
Renewables now Scotland’s top source of power, fossil fuels ‘grassroots’ groups unmasked as Astroturf, shareholders demand Exxon boost dividends and cut exploration, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
Coal to Clean Energy Forums in Corvallis and Portland
Oregonians across the state agree: we want clean energy. It’s time to give Oregonians the energy we want.
Choosing an energy path, with climate to match
Climate issues are playing a role in elections in Florida and Michigan, Oregon solar panel factory announces expansion, banks shun Australian coal project, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.
EU vows deep carbon cuts, IPCC tussles on final report
Solar deals multiply, China’s coal consumption declines, carbon prices can include a mix of capping and taxing, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions.
Cities on the Move
Aggressive city action can reduce global carbon emissions at least 10% by 2030, according to a C40 report at the UN Climate Summit. Across the US, we see examples of cities that are investing in clean energy and carbon reduction solutions.
Art and Science: Carbon-Cutting in Shoreline, WA
On-the-ground urban carbon reduction strategies are essential with or without carbon pricing, as they are the bricks-and-mortar pathways to a low-carbon future.
Climate change a threat to national security, says DoD
Worldwide switch to clean power would save $1.8 trillion, rainforests store less carbon once they’re fragmented, WA carbon tax would pay steady dividends, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions.
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