Edwin Wanji, Sphere Solar Energy
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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Tell Lawmakers: Regulate Dangerous Hydrogen/Gas Blending Project in Oregon!
We just found out that NW Natural, the state’s largest methane gas utility, has begun blending hydrogen into the gas system and delivering it to Oregonians’ homes and…
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Oregon is worth defending! Submit Public Comment for the Climate Protection Program Today
It’s time! It’s time for us to protect and strengthen Oregon’s landmark Climate Protection Program (CPP)! You can help by sharing your thoughts about the importance of…
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In the quest for abundant clean energy in the PNW, markets matter
The way grids are operated—including building out transmission infrastructure in the necessary geographies where energy is needed, controlling flows, and handling…
  • Carbon Reduction Know-How

    by Elizabeth Willmott on

    In the early days of climate action, urban plans to reduce carbon frequently suffered from the laundry list syndrome: cataloguing potential strategies without any evidence of how they would meet long-term goals. Since then, cities and counties have become more sophisticated about cutting carbon, and are developing clean energy transition plans to do it.

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    Coalitions announce plans for OR, WA voter initiatives

    by Seth Zuckerman on

    Wind is cheapest power source in Germany and UK even without subsidy, analysts weigh in on ‘grid neutrality,’ major Italian utility pledges to be carbon-free by 2050, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

  • Cities Setting the Pace

    by Elizabeth Willmott on

    Leading urban governments have set aggressive goals such as carbon neutrality and 80% reduction by 2050, and others have committed to sourcing 100% of their energy with renewables. These are not empty pledges, but achievable goals that local officials are already implementing.

  • Big news for Northwest climate action

    by Gregg Small on

    Broad coalitions for climate action took bold steps this week in Oregon and Washington, announcing plans to put climate and clean energy measures on the 2016 ballot.

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    PVs on track to be cheaper than fuel costs of gas power

    by Seth Zuckerman on

    India pledges 40% renewable power by 2030, GOP voters are ahead of candidates on climate, CEO says divestment is scaring investors away from Canadian energy sector, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

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This fall, here's how we protect climate progress in Washington:

• Vote NO on I-2066
• Vote NO on I-2117

In Oregon:

• Support restoring the Climate Protection Program

and, of course, Vote!

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