Press Room

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2023 Oregon Legislative Priorities

by Meredith Connolly on

We’re officially halfway through the 2023 legislative session here in Oregon, and there is A LOT to report about where we’re at on climate action. 

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Our 2023 Oregon Legislative Session Priorities

by Meredith Connolly on

Oregon has made incredible strides in cleaning up our electric grid and transportation sector through milestone policies in recent years. This suite of priorities helps turn the promise of these policies into progress on the ground that meaningfully benefits us all.

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100% Clean Cars for Oregon!

by Victoria Paykar on

Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission voted to pass the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule that will help us in our transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles! Here's what to expect.

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Clean Fuel Standard coming to Washington State

by Stephanie Noren on

Washington finalizes Clean Fuel Standard to reduce climate pollution, protect health, and benefit local economy with implementation beginning Jan 1, 2023

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Washington will build new homes with heat pumps

by Climate Solutions on

The Washington State Building Code Council voted today to adopt new statewide residential building codes that will drive the transition to safe and healthy homes that run on low-cost, 100% clean electricity instead of methane gas

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BREAKING: More clean fuels means cleaner climate and air for Oregon!

by Victoria Paykar on

Did you hear the news? Oregon now has the strongest clean fuel standard in the country.

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We all did this. And we're not done doing.

by Gregg Small on

Congress' passage of the Inflation Reduction Act clears the way for President Biden to sign the most consequential federal climate policy in our nation’s history into law.

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Climate shifts: pigs cleared for takeoff

by Gregg Small on

Today is big. When people work together with tenacity and perseverance, we can accomplish things that once seemed impossible. Now, we must keep up this momentum.

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No silver linings. This is just awful

by Climate Solutions on

Climate Solutions' quick reaction to the Supreme Court's climate decision in West Virginia vs. EPA

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Clean energy homes for Washington: council proposes code improvements

by Climate Solutions on

Washington's State Building Code Coundil is recommending updates to residential building energy codes this year, accelerating clean, electric new construction

Press Contacts

for Washington State inquiries:
Stephanie Noren, Washington Communications Manager
stephanie.noren (at) climatesolutions.org

for Oregon inquiries:
Juan Munoz, Oregon Communications Manager
juan.munoz (at) climatesolutions.org

general inquiries:
Kimberly Larson, Director of Communications and Engagement
kimberly.larson (at) climatesolutions.org