$2.2 Billion later—the Climate Commitment Act's promise for Washington communities
In its first year alone, Washington's cap-and-invest program has brought in a record $2.2 billion to invest in protections for climate, clean air, and clean water that will directly benefit communities across the state.
Cap and trade

Who's a polluter? This answer fails the smell test

By: Ben Serrurier on

State Sen. Schoesler is very concerned that UW and WSU might have to pay for their carbon emissions under the Governor's carbon reduction plan. But his crocodile tears are a distraction from the real polluters–fossil fuel companies who are dumping huge amounts of waste gases into our air. 

Game on for Bold Climate Action

By: Elizabeth Willmott on

In December 2014, 37 local elected leaders from across Washington State sent a clear statement of support for bold state action on climate change and clean energy. New Energy Cities is helping local officials advance clean energy in the 2015 state legislative session.

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Carbon markets expand, cheap oil reshuffles deck

By: Seth Zuckerman on

Solar jobs up 22 percent last year, carbon market comes to South Korea, fossil-free Danish island inspires Maine utilities, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

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Time for Local Climate Action in WA State

By: Elizabeth Willmott on

The 2015 Washington State Legislature gets underway in Olympia, and local officials across Washington are ready.

Cut carbon pollution, create clean energy jobs: Legislative priorities 2015

By: Jessica Finn Coven on

Climate change—and climate action—top the list of big issues before this year's Washington State Legislature. 

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2014 climate round-ups, prognostications for 2015

By: Seth Zuckerman on

Fossil fuels can go the way of the divine right of kings, CA governor sets ambitious new climate goals, Fox News launches pre-emptive counter-attack on the pope’s climate message, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

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Carbon price at work in CA & EU; now floated for WA

By: Seth Zuckerman on

Gov. Inslee’s carbon pollution fee wins praise, import tariffs split the PV industry, some car-makers bet on hydrogen fuel cells over battery EVs, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

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Clean power prices drop, installations and orders up

By: Seth Zuckerman on

Renewable fuels advance; carbon pricing on the docket; increasing opposition to oil-drilling; China to cap coal by 2020; global warming impacts far and wide.

Taskforce recommends carbon pricing for Washington

By: Ben Serrurier on

Ending polluters' free ride is the key recommendation of Governor Inslee's task force on carbon emissions.

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EU vows deep carbon cuts, IPCC tussles on final report

By: Seth Zuckerman on

Solar deals multiply, China’s coal consumption declines, carbon prices can include a mix of capping and taxing, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions. 

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Oil versus Optimism

Submitted by Gregg Small on

Tough legislative sessions in Washington and Oregon are over. But we, together with an inspiring coalition, are just getting started.

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The right policy for Oregon at the right time

An exciting bill making its ways through the legislature would hold major polluters accountable for their contributions to global warming, require Oregon to achieve its legislatively adopted climate goals, and level the playing field for clean energy development in our state. 

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Climate Change Success: Prospects and Impediments

On Thursday, March 26,  Ken Kimmell, will outline the current state of climate change as well as the prospects and impediments for success. Kimmell will place particular emphasis on U.S. policy, international negotiations, and advancements at the state level – including the successful northeastern/mid-Atlantic cap and trade program and the lessons it might offer as Washington considers its own cap and trade program.