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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.
by Seth Zuckerman on
Vermont breaks ground on a solar-powered microgrid, Oregon rejects Ambre Energy's coal export plan, acidic ocean waters get attention coast to coast, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.
by Power Past Coal on
A landmark climate victory: Oregon DSL's decision deals a heavy blow to coal export proposals in the Northwest.
by Eileen V. Quigley on
It's worth celebrating that county and city leaders in the Northwest are up to the task of climate leadership.
by Eileen V. Quigley on
The carbon-storage skills of ants and the biofuel potential of tobacco; energy efficiency financing surges, and Beijing bans coal. All that and more in this week's ClimateCast.
by Elizabeth Willmott on
When smart policy meets public demand, EV programs can help cities drive quietly into a low-carbon future.
by Joëlle Robinson on
Tell Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality to protect the Columbia River from dirty coal!
by Eileen V. Quigley on
Economic risks of climate change, severe drought and forests on fire, Fortune 500 companies embracing renewable energy, electric vehicles and utilities; and much more.
by Joëlle Robinson on
Another decision point is coming on the proposed Morrow Pacific rail-to-barge coal export project on the Columbia River. We need to remind Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber that we the people oppose expanding coal export in the Northwest.
by Jenna Garmon on
Food waste in landfills creates methane as it decomposes – a potent greenhouse gas. An innovative program in Junction City, OR transforms this waste into clean, renewable energy.
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