Climate Action in Oregon

Read more about what we are working on to reduce carbon and make the clean-energy economy real in Oregon and the Northwest and find out how you can help: 

Power Past Coal

Oregon is at the center of an effort to export massive quantities of coal from our coast to Asia.  The Port of Morrow (Boardman, Oregon), the Port of St. Helens and the Port of Coos Bay are each seriously considering proposals that involve moving by train millions of tons of coal from Wyoming and Montana, across the Columbia River Gorge to Portland and on through small towns or down the I-5 corridor, to export terminals along our coast.  This is not good for our health, our environment or our long-term economic future given the impact to communities along the rail-lines and to our state as a clean-energy leader.

State and federal agencies are reviewing permit applications for these facilities now.  Please join us in telling Governor Kitzhaber to say No to Coal.  

Visit the Power Past Coal website to learn more. 

 Oregon State Legislature

The Oregon legislature closed its first ever official short session on March 5, five days longer than the expected 35 days. Climate Solutions is a member of the Oregon Conservation Network  and supports the Priorities for a Healthy Oregon.  We were particularly pleased that Oregon’s strong Renewable Energy Standard remains firmly intact, good news since the RES and renewable energy industries have driven over  $5.4 million of economic development throughout the state.

Govenor's Energy Plan

Governor Kitzhaber is developing a Ten Year Energy Plan for Oregon.  In March, his appointed Energy Task Force submitted their recommendations to the Governor. You can see those recommendations here: 

We expect the Governor to issue his final plan in early June.