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…
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    China plans carbon market, banks tout green power

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    Banks predict transformation for electric utilities, blunt warnings ahead in the IPCC report, power companies and regulators look for new pricing schemes, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

  • Getting Smarter

    by Bryce Yonker on

    The Executive Director for Smart Grid Northwest answers a key question: What exactly IS smart grid? And he provides 5 great reasons why it matters to all of us.

  • ClimateCast Logo over linemen working at substation
    Wind prices hit new lows, solar panel glut disappears

    by Seth Zuckerman on

    Court rules for making the power grid friendlier to renewables, Western drought so bad that the mountains are rebounding, China's coal use actually declines, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

  • Warrior up! A totem pole journey against big coal

    by Beth Doglio on

    Lummi artist Jewell James has carved a new totem pole as an act of protest against coal and oil export in the Northwest. You can take part in the pole's journey from the Lummi's coastal homeland to the tar sands of Alberta.

  • A modern energy system for a changing climate

    by Cameron Yourkowski on

    It's time for Northwest utilities to improve coordination of our region’s flexible generation through an Energy Imbalance Market (EIM). Working together, we can save ratepayer money, integrate more clean energy and help fight climate change.

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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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