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ICE raids threaten vital wildfire response. And states respond as the Trump administration expands its war on clean energy and climate progress.
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CCA dollars continue rolling out for clean energy projects that benefit Washington residents statewide.
by Joëlle Robinson on
The Trump administration is working to eliminate the federal government's ability to fight climate change altogether.
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 pollution through an electrification pilot. In our NW Natural rate case, we have an agreement to eliminate gas subsidies for developers, and we are still fighting to improve energy choice for low-income customers.
by Megan Larkin on
Struggling with “smoke season”? You’re not alone. This Story Spotlight launches a series of articles exploring how people are impacted by wildfires in different ways, and making the case for greater investments to cut pollution and help people access affordable solutions such as heat pumps that reduce climate pollution, filter air, and save lives.
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 electricity we need to power our daily lives (i.e., our homes, businesses, and industrial sites). The grid is crucial for maintaining reliable and affordable power for Oregonians. Importantly, the grid must also evolve to accommodate our state’s clean energy transition and to serve our growing population and economy. Two recently passed pieces of legislation will help modernize the grid, relieving congestion and streamlining permitting of new…
by Deepa Sivarajan on
Local governments can play a powerful role in responding to the climate crisis. Here's how Seattle is improving its standards for emissions from buildings, curbing pollution and providing a model for community involvement in charting a path to clean air.
by Kurt Ellison on
Washington's first hybrid-electric ferry is in service! It's clean, it's quiet, and it's the future of ferry transportation in the Puget Sound.
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. Microgrids are a key part of Oregon’s decarbonization and energy resiliency goals. But their development has been hampered by technical and regulatory challenges. What are microgrids, why has building them been challenging, and how does this legislation help?
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EPA's new rules, The big "beautiful" bill, The data center boom, and funding impacts on BIPOC farmers and environmental programs
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Wildfire, ICE and the Trump war on clean energy
ICE raids threaten vital wildfire response. And states respond as the Trump administration expands its war on clean energy and climate progress.