This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies to achieve our climate goals, protect communities, cut costs for families, and grow Oregon’s economy.
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Show up in person to urge legislators to invest in climate and affordability
by Nora Apter on
Every two years, Oregon’s top budget writers tour the state to hear from community members about which programs and services should be funded. With…
Thermal Energy Networks: a win-win technology for the climate & clean energy jobs
by Claire Prihoda on
Action Alert for Oregon! Urge your legislator to support SB 1143 Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), a climate-friendly heating and cooling solution!…
Protect Oregonians from rising energy bills
by Nora Apter on
The Oregon Legislature will soon hold hearings on three key bills in the 2025 energy affordability package. Your voice is essential to moving these…
It's time to GETs going... on transmission!
by Nora Apter on
The transition to clean electricity and the surge in demand for electricity, require that electric utilities build more renewable energy projects and…
New Year, New Rates
by Claire Prihoda on
While many of us are still reeling from the sticker shock we received from our energy bills after last year’s extreme winter weather, a new round of…
Action Alert: ask your legislator to support Community Resilience Hubs!
by Claire Prihoda on
Hey Oregon, we need your help to support our Community Resilience Hubs!
Urge lawmakers to protect Oregon communities from dirty diesel!
by Brett Morgan on
Make your voice heard today: The legislature must ensure truck makers follow the rules to get rid of dirty diesel and deliver clean air by investing…
Climate Solutions' 2025 Oregon Legislative Agenda
by Climate Solutions on
This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies…
This fall, the Northwest won big on climate action
by Jonathan Lee on
Despite a bleak outlook for climate action nationally, the people of the Pacific Northwest showed up in a big way this November, demonstrating that…
Taking out the trash just got cleaner and quieter
by Jonathan Lee on
City of Roses (COR) Disposal & Recycling is making history as the first trash hauler in Portland to operate zero-emission electric garbage trucks…
Leading on climate in the Northwest (despite strong headwinds)
by Gregg Small on
While national election results represent a monumental step backward, results in the Pacific Northwest show that voters and diverse coalitions…
Lower bills AND less fossil fuel expansion? Yes, please!
by Claire Prihoda on
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently delivered a significant victory for utility customers and the climate, requiring NW Natural Gas…
Time to speak up for Oregon's farmworkers!
by Jonathan Lee and Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
Farmworkers quite literally put food on our tables, which places them among the most essential workers in our society. Their work is physically…
Oregonians, are you registered to vote?
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
The deadline to register to vote is October 15th for Oregonians!
Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite to defend the Climate Protection Program
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite against dangerous oil and gas industry delay tactics, urge state leaders to restore climate…
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