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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How we turn Oregon’s energy laws into reality
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Passing a new law is only the first step toward a clean energy future. At Climate Solutions, we stay at the table long after a bill is signed to…
Oregon’s 2026 legislative recap: A defend-and-deliver moment that left climate behind
by Nora Apter on
Explore Oregon's 2026 legislative wins and the lessons learned from the climate policies that fell short. It highlights the missed opportunities for…
Celebrating 10 years of climate progress with the Oregon Clean Fuels Program
by Brett Morgan on
A decade of progress deserves to be celebrated, especially right now. In a moment when climate headlines can feel like a constant stream of bad news…
Oregon’s new energy strategy confirms the path forward: clean, affordable, reliable
by Nora Apter on
The long-awaited Energy Strategy report is here, providing a roadmap for a clean energy transition, and, with the first-of-its-kind climate executive…
A defend-and-deliver moment: A preview of Climate Solutions’ 2026 Oregon legislative priorities
by Nora Apter on
Announcing Oregon’s 2026 legislative short session priorities, which aim to double down on climate action that lowers household energy costs,…
Wind shifts (?)
by Jonathan Lawson on
Courts push back part of Trump's quixotic war on wind power. Oregon's got a new clean energy strategy, and the US government was a no-show at the…
Electric Vehicles, “Am I too Heavy?” No, you are perfect.
by Brett Morgan on
EVs can weigh more, but is that missing the forest for the trees?
Special Session Wrap-Up
by Brett Morgan on
Our north star is simple: we need to be investing in Oregon, not DOGE’ing essential safety, transit, and climate programs or discouraging the…
Oregon Lawmakers Pass Transportation Funding Stopgap, Leaving Critical Investments in Safety and Climate for Another Session
by Climate Solutions on
Oregon lawmakers approved a transportation funding stopgap in the special session that ended Monday.
Lower Costs and Less Pollution! What We Can Win in Gas Rate Cases
by Claire Prihoda on
In recent rate cases, we have secured big wins for customers and the climate! This spring, we reached an agreement with Avista Gas to reduce climate…
Oregon has the tools to repair and revamp our aging grid
by Joshua Basofin on
The grid is the ‘superhighway’ on which electricity travels. It is a vast network of transmission lines and infrastructure that delivers the…
Macro Wins for Microgrids!
by Joshua Basofin on
Last week, Governor Kotek signed two bills into law, HB 2065 and HB 2066, which will create a process for developing community-owned microgrids.…
Fighting for lower costs and less pollution in NW Natural’s latest rate case
by Claire Prihoda on
Something is up, and unfortunately, it may be a higher utility bill for Oregon gas customers. In a time when communities are already bracing for…
Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session: Climate Wins, Losses, and the Road Ahead
by Nora Apter on
Oregon’s 2025 legislative session delivered mixed results for climate progress. Sound familiar? That’s because this is the second year in a row that…
Our communities deserve a climate future, tell lawmakers to act now
by Claire Prihoda on
Oregon’s legislative session is almost over, and lawmakers have only passed one of nine critical bills in the Energy Affordability and Resilience…
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