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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2018 Oregon Legislative Roundup
by Meredith Connolly on
While the Oregon legislature didn’t pass the Clean Energy Jobs bill this year, we are incredibly well-positioned to pass the policy to reduce climate…
Rural Oregon transit agency drives toward electric buses
by Alison Wiley on
A southern Oregon transit leader shares what it takes to for his rural community to make the switch to electric buses.
Coal phaseout continues; states on fire for climate action
by Devon Downeysmith on
US support increases for phasing out coal; some utilities show a greater taste for renewables, and more in this week's ClimateCast.
Oregon Is One Step Closer To Passing Historic Climate Legislation
by Mara Gross on
Press Release: Oregon's Clean Energy Jobs Bill passed out of House and Senate committees
One step closer to limiting climate pollution in Oregon
by Meredith Connolly on
On Oregon's birthday, State House and Senate Committees both advance the Clean Energy Jobs bill.
Climate action in Oregon, and clean energy everywhere
by Devon Downeysmith on
In this week's ClimateCast: An Oregon bill seeks to account for the true cost of climate pollution. Clean energy deployments are on the rise--but so…
Reducing Pollution, Investing in Solutions
by Mara Gross on
Clean energy, cost saving, job creating investments from the ten states that have already put a price on climate pollution
Time to make climate history in Oregon
by Meredith Connolly on
With the Clean Energy Jobs bill, we have a huge opportunity for Oregon to take a bold step in the fight against climate change.
All Aboard! Accelerating TriMet’s transition to electric buses
by Meredith Connolly on
It’s time for Oregon’s largest transit agency to stop buying new diesel buses and make the switch to electric.
States step up to fight climate challenges
by Devon Downeysmith on
Global temperatures aren't the only thing heating up--states and cities are showing an appetite this year for strong climate policy. We've got the…
Oregon legislators release Clean Energy Jobs bill
by Mara Gross on
This February, the Oregon legislature has the chance for a major climate win by passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill, which puts a limit and price…
Let’s make 2018 the year of clean energy in Oregon
by Meredith Connolly on
As 2018 kicks off, we’re already running full steam ahead toward passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill and other strategies for…
2017: The highlights were pretty bright
by Gregg Small on
Yes, 2017 was an awful year in many ways. But it was also a year of transition for climate action. We and many others affirmed our ability…
Oregon Governor takes significant step to reduce climate pollution from buildings
by David Van't Hof on
Oregon Governor Brown's recent executive order calls for energy efficient design in new buildings that will save people money on utility bills and…
With EV car share, driving clean is convenient and affordable
by Jair Lazaro on
One family's experience with Portland's innovative EV car-sharing program.
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