Climate Leaders Live: Oregon's 2020 Energy Report
Every two years, the Oregon Department of Energy releases its Biennial Energy Report, providing Oregonians with a rich, in-depth analysis of the state's energy sources and usage trends.
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Clean, climate-friendly buildings can help Oregon build back better
We can rebuild and recover in a more just, clean, healthy, and smart way—while creating lots of high quality green jobs along the way. One of those climate-smart and equitable solutions to build back better than before is right in front of us, and all around us: our homes and other buildings.
Oregon is falling behind on climate action
A growing list of states and territories have adopted carbon pricing policies, enacted more robust low-carbon fuel standards, and committed to a timeline for transitioning to 100% clean electricity, but Oregon is not among them.
FILED: 100% clean air ballot initiatives
Earlier this week, our coalition of partners officially filed critical climate protection ballot measures with the Oregon Secretary of State's office, having collected twice as many signatures as needed to qualify.
Mid-session check in on climate action in Oregon
With just over two months left to pass bills that make climate progress this year, we’re working hard to get a wide range of climate strategies
A City’s Climate Action Plan: Interview with Milwaukie Mayor Gamba
The city is working to become entirely equitable, delightfully livable, and completely sustainable.
Oregon regulators recommend strategies to decarbonize electricity
Oregon Public Utility Commission recommends changes for the electricity sector to better address climate change and equity
Tell Puget Sound Energy: let's keep it clean--support I-1631
We don't have a minute to lose in taking action on climate in Washington—and we need our energy utilities to stand with us for clean air and a stable climate.
One Year Later: Portland and Multnomah Co.'s 100% Clean Energy Resolutions
From accelerating the transition of Oregon’s most populous city and county to clean energy, to inspiring other jurisdictions to pass their own resolutions, Portland and Multnomah County's 100% clean energy resolutions are proving worthy of an anniversary celebration.
Washington Legislature fails to pass 100% fossil-free electricity
Utilities obstructed the passage of HB 2995, a measure backed by a coalition of labor, environmental, clean energy and conservation organizations that would have led Washington State to a fossil fuel-free future.
Coal phaseout continues; states on fire for climate action
US support increases for phasing out coal; some utilities show a greater taste for renewables, and more in this week's ClimateCast.
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