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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.

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!

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…

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…

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…

Our climate movement now: from opposition to opportunity
by Jonathan Lawson on May 8, 2015

The Northwest is absolutely humming with climate activism of every sort. Our annual breakfast speakers challenged us to keep up the fight against fossil-fuel dominance, injustice and political inertia, and move from opposition to opportunity.
Celebrating and protecting the Salish Sea

On May 14 in Seattle, join leaders from the Lummi Nation and other Pacific Northwest tribes as we stand together to resist coal and oil transit through our region. and say no to that which puts our history, our environment, and future generations at risk.
Again Seattle says: Shell No!
by Joëlle Robinson on May 4, 2015

Mayor Murray's announcement gives Seattle's Port Commissioners an opportunity to reconsider their mistake. Let's tell them now: keep Shell's Arctic drillng operation out of Seattle's Port!
Tesla batteries will change the grid balance of power
by Seth Zuckerman on May 4, 2015

Shell’s Arctic drilling hits two stumbling blocks, three-quarters of extremely hot days can be pinned on climate change, Church of England divests, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
City of Seattle to Shell Oil: Not so fast; while major business coalition joins call for climate action
by Climate Solutions on May 4, 2015

At Climate Solutions' annual breakfast on May 4, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced that the Port of Seattle lacked the proper permits to lease moorage to Shell's controversial Arctic drilling fleet. Meanwhile, a major business coalition gave its support to the broadest-based climate action efforts in Washington and Oregon.