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Oregonians deserve healthy, affordable, resilient homes and buildings that run on clean energy. We're here to make it happen! #Oregon
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We're a coalition campaign that believes no matter where we live or work, how much money we make, or our background, Oregonians deserve healthy, affordable, resilient homes and buildings that run on clean energy.
#Oregon #ClimateJustice #ElectrifyEverything
We're a coalition campaign that believes no matter where we live or work, how much money we make, or our background, Oregonians deserve healthy, affordable, resilient homes and buildings that run on clean energy.
#Oregon #ClimateJustice #ElectrifyEverything
Inaction isn't an option, because doing nothing increases the costs to Oregonians, families, and businesses.
The answer to energy affordability, after two years of research: cut down energy waste as quickly as possible and electrify everything. Let's get to work!
The answer to energy affordability, after two years of research: cut down energy waste as quickly as possible and electrify everything. Let's get to work!
Editorial: Oregon has a roadmap to divorce from fossil fuels
The Oregon energy strategy is a playbook of strategies for legislators and state officials to transform Oregon's energy profile.
bendbulletin.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Inaction isn't an option, because doing nothing increases the costs to Oregonians, families, and businesses.
The answer to energy affordability, after two years of research: cut down energy waste as quickly as possible and electrify everything. Let's get to work!
The answer to energy affordability, after two years of research: cut down energy waste as quickly as possible and electrify everything. Let's get to work!
Clean energy, like wind + solar, is the cheapest, fastest solution to the power we need to thrive and get utility bills under control.
By propping up fossil fuels like coal and methane "natural" gas, Congress and the President are making things more expensive.
States must step up leadership.
By propping up fossil fuels like coal and methane "natural" gas, Congress and the President are making things more expensive.
States must step up leadership.
Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms
Voter anger over rising electricity costs is shaping next year's midterm elections. Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Clean energy, like wind + solar, is the cheapest, fastest solution to the power we need to thrive and get utility bills under control.
By propping up fossil fuels like coal and methane "natural" gas, Congress and the President are making things more expensive.
States must step up leadership.
By propping up fossil fuels like coal and methane "natural" gas, Congress and the President are making things more expensive.
States must step up leadership.
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This morning, I stood with Democratic Members of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition to sound the alarm on America’s absence from COP30.
As the world confronts the climate crisis, the United States must lead.
We owe our children a commitment to be good stewards of God’s creation.
As the world confronts the climate crisis, the United States must lead.
We owe our children a commitment to be good stewards of God’s creation.
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This morning, I stood with Democratic Members of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition to sound the alarm on America’s absence from COP30.
As the world confronts the climate crisis, the United States must lead.
We owe our children a commitment to be good stewards of God’s creation.
As the world confronts the climate crisis, the United States must lead.
We owe our children a commitment to be good stewards of God’s creation.
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Massachusetts may let another 10 cities adopt a groundbreaking gas ban that advocates say is already lowering emissions and energy bills in several communities.
Massachusetts considers expanding effort to ban gas in new buildings
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would allow 10 more cities and towns to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in new construction through an existing pilot…
www.canarymedia.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Massachusetts may let another 10 cities adopt a groundbreaking gas ban that advocates say is already lowering emissions and energy bills in several communities.
"my electricity bill went down significantly and I was happy about that because being on fixed income that really helped me." -- Sammie, after receiving help with home upgrades.
We must continue as a state to invest in affordability and resilience for homes.
We must continue as a state to invest in affordability and resilience for homes.
Low or no-cost comfort: Portland program helps families save on energy
The Community Energy Project helps Oregonians cut energy bills, stay safe at home
www.kgw.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"my electricity bill went down significantly and I was happy about that because being on fixed income that really helped me." -- Sammie, after receiving help with home upgrades.
We must continue as a state to invest in affordability and resilience for homes.
We must continue as a state to invest in affordability and resilience for homes.
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With many municipalities already stretched to the brink by climate impacts, the rise of data centers poses a new threat.
Climate Stress and AI Collide
With many municipalities already stretched to the brink by climate impacts, the rise of data centers poses a new threat.
www.greenbuildermedia.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
With many municipalities already stretched to the brink by climate impacts, the rise of data centers poses a new threat.
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Fossil fuels aren't just bad for the climate tomorrow — they're bad for human health today. A new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more and read the report at: psr.org/fuelingsickness
Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution | Physicians for Social Responsibility
Fueling Sickness The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution A collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil fuel use. Full Report "Fueling Sickness: The Hidden ...
psr.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Fossil fuels aren't just bad for the climate tomorrow — they're bad for human health today. A new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more and read the report at: psr.org/fuelingsickness
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Power bills are up. Clean energy jobs are down. Today is the first test of Trump’s failed energy agenda.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/what-to-watch-on-energy-in-tuesdays-elections/
https://www.eenews.net/articles/what-to-watch-on-energy-in-tuesdays-elections/
What to watch on energy in Tuesday’s elections
Rising utility bills have catapulted energy into the top tier of campaign issues.
www.eenews.net
November 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Power bills are up. Clean energy jobs are down. Today is the first test of Trump’s failed energy agenda.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/what-to-watch-on-energy-in-tuesdays-elections/
https://www.eenews.net/articles/what-to-watch-on-energy-in-tuesdays-elections/
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Strengthening America's energy sector means building & making more clean energy here. And yet...the federal government has been steering companies in the opposite direction.
Manufacturing projects accounts for nearly all of the investment and jobs lost so far in 2025 ($19.8 billion and 20,500 jobs)
Manufacturing projects accounts for nearly all of the investment and jobs lost so far in 2025 ($19.8 billion and 20,500 jobs)
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Strengthening America's energy sector means building & making more clean energy here. And yet...the federal government has been steering companies in the opposite direction.
Manufacturing projects accounts for nearly all of the investment and jobs lost so far in 2025 ($19.8 billion and 20,500 jobs)
Manufacturing projects accounts for nearly all of the investment and jobs lost so far in 2025 ($19.8 billion and 20,500 jobs)
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Cost estimates for new gas power plants just keep rising! www.utilitydive.com/news/gas-pow... 🔌💡
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Cost estimates for new gas power plants just keep rising! www.utilitydive.com/news/gas-pow... 🔌💡
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‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions.
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
grist.org/health/lance...
#Climate #Heat #Health
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
grist.org/health/lance...
#Climate #Heat #Health
‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
grist.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions.
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
grist.org/health/lance...
#Climate #Heat #Health
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
grist.org/health/lance...
#Climate #Heat #Health
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A decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit protects furnace standards set to reduce heating costs for many households-- saving households replacing an inefficient furnace with a new model an average of $350 over the life of the furnace.
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit protects furnace standards set to reduce heating costs for many households-- saving households replacing an inefficient furnace with a new model an average of $350 over the life of the furnace.
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
We all need hot water at home or in our buildings. We don't want to pay more than we need to for it.
Heat Pump Water Heaters are 3x to 5x more energy efficient than other models and they don't pollute the neighborhood.
Now, there's a HP water heater that plugs right into a normal wall socket!
Heat Pump Water Heaters are 3x to 5x more energy efficient than other models and they don't pollute the neighborhood.
Now, there's a HP water heater that plugs right into a normal wall socket!
Significant Savings from 120-Volt Heat Pump Water Heaters - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Some interesting data crossed our desk this week out of California. The Tech Clean California program, which provides heat pu...
cleantechnica.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
We all need hot water at home or in our buildings. We don't want to pay more than we need to for it.
Heat Pump Water Heaters are 3x to 5x more energy efficient than other models and they don't pollute the neighborhood.
Now, there's a HP water heater that plugs right into a normal wall socket!
Heat Pump Water Heaters are 3x to 5x more energy efficient than other models and they don't pollute the neighborhood.
Now, there's a HP water heater that plugs right into a normal wall socket!
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With the federal government shut down, states aren’t getting the funds they need to help low-income families pay rising utility bills. Power shut-offs during extreme weather can be deadly.
We’re calling on utilities to keep the lights on during the shutdown. ⚡️
We’re calling on utilities to keep the lights on during the shutdown. ⚡️
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
With the federal government shut down, states aren’t getting the funds they need to help low-income families pay rising utility bills. Power shut-offs during extreme weather can be deadly.
We’re calling on utilities to keep the lights on during the shutdown. ⚡️
We’re calling on utilities to keep the lights on during the shutdown. ⚡️
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Fascinating story about a family of coal-miners who pivoted to drilling for geothermal amid the ongoing transition to renewables.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...
Meet the coal miner who just started a geothermal drilling business
A Colorado entrepreneur is going all in on a renewable energy source that will keep him digging — and could be a model for other miners looking beyond…
www.canarymedia.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Fascinating story about a family of coal-miners who pivoted to drilling for geothermal amid the ongoing transition to renewables.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...
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New report examines fossil fuel ties of dozens of Trump administration hires.
grist.org/accountabili...
#Oil #Solar #Energy #Environment #Climate
grist.org/accountabili...
#Oil #Solar #Energy #Environment #Climate
New report examines fossil fuel ties of dozens of Trump administration hires
Public Citizen and the Revolving Door Project found 43 fossil-fuel industry insiders among nominees and appointees to agencies charged with enforcing energy and environmental policy.
grist.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
New report examines fossil fuel ties of dozens of Trump administration hires.
grist.org/accountabili...
#Oil #Solar #Energy #Environment #Climate
grist.org/accountabili...
#Oil #Solar #Energy #Environment #Climate
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Starting tomorrow, SNAP will end, home heating assistance will run out, and health premiums will soar. Trump’s cruelty is hitting home just as winter begins. https://time.com/7329733/snap-benefits-food-stamps-shutdown/
As SNAP Benefits Dry Up, Trump States to Pay Bigger Price
The impact is going to be felt by millions of Americans
time.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Starting tomorrow, SNAP will end, home heating assistance will run out, and health premiums will soar. Trump’s cruelty is hitting home just as winter begins. https://time.com/7329733/snap-benefits-food-stamps-shutdown/
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Trump killed a crucial disaster database. This nonprofit just saved it.
Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Climate #Disaster #Weather #Data #Nonprofit
Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Climate #Disaster #Weather #Data #Nonprofit
Trump killed a crucial disaster database. This nonprofit just saved it.
Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.
grist.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Trump killed a crucial disaster database. This nonprofit just saved it.
Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Climate #Disaster #Weather #Data #Nonprofit
Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#Climate #Disaster #Weather #Data #Nonprofit
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Climate change hits low-income Oregonians first and worst. Weatherizing homes saves energy, lowers bills, and saves lives. Federal & state funds make it possible, and Oregon lawmakers must keep investing in resilient, affordable housing for all. Read more: buff.ly/f53fPXF #Weatherization
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Climate change hits low-income Oregonians first and worst. Weatherizing homes saves energy, lowers bills, and saves lives. Federal & state funds make it possible, and Oregon lawmakers must keep investing in resilient, affordable housing for all. Read more: buff.ly/f53fPXF #Weatherization
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Massachusetts just made clean heating cheaper 💡❄️ — new winter discounts for heat-pump owners cut bills by up to $140/month! ⚡
A big win for energy equity + sustainability. 🌍
#CleanEnergy #HeatPumps #SustainableInvesting #EGEASRI
www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...
A big win for energy equity + sustainability. 🌍
#CleanEnergy #HeatPumps #SustainableInvesting #EGEASRI
www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...
Massachusetts heat-pump owners are about to get cheaper electricity
The state’s innovative winter heat-pump rates go into effect this weekend and should make the tech more accessible. Deeper discounts could come next year.
www.canarymedia.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Massachusetts just made clean heating cheaper 💡❄️ — new winter discounts for heat-pump owners cut bills by up to $140/month! ⚡
A big win for energy equity + sustainability. 🌍
#CleanEnergy #HeatPumps #SustainableInvesting #EGEASRI
www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...
A big win for energy equity + sustainability. 🌍
#CleanEnergy #HeatPumps #SustainableInvesting #EGEASRI
www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...
We're wasting energy in our homes & buildings if we're not hitting our targets for cutting climate pollution. That means we're paying more on our utility bills than we should be.
Our state must do more to help us achieve energy efficient homes that run on clean energy. Lower bills + cut pollution.
Our state must do more to help us achieve energy efficient homes that run on clean energy. Lower bills + cut pollution.
Oregon to miss its 2035 greenhouse gas reduction benchmark by 2 years, report says
The Oregon Climate Action Commission’s updated report says the state is delayed in meeting its 2035 carbon reduction goals by two years. The commission is seeking public input through the end of the m...
www.opb.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We're wasting energy in our homes & buildings if we're not hitting our targets for cutting climate pollution. That means we're paying more on our utility bills than we should be.
Our state must do more to help us achieve energy efficient homes that run on clean energy. Lower bills + cut pollution.
Our state must do more to help us achieve energy efficient homes that run on clean energy. Lower bills + cut pollution.
Just what everyone wants, refrigerators that burn MORE energy! Rolling back appliance efficiency standards will raise energy bills & slow innovation. Weak rules proposed by the Trump administration mean higher costs for families & fewer opportunities for U.S. workers to compete globally.
Rolling back appliance efficiency rules could imperil the US manufacturing boom
The Trump administration’s onshoring ambitions are on their way to being compromised by its anti-efficiency policies.
www.latitudemedia.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Just what everyone wants, refrigerators that burn MORE energy! Rolling back appliance efficiency standards will raise energy bills & slow innovation. Weak rules proposed by the Trump administration mean higher costs for families & fewer opportunities for U.S. workers to compete globally.
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Trump admin wants to keep expensive coal plants online to power AI
If you're wondering why electricity bills are going up....
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
If you're wondering why electricity bills are going up....
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Most coal-fired power plants will delay retirement to feed AI boom, energy secretary says
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump expects most of the nation's coal-fired power plants to delay retirement to help deliver the vast amount of electricity needed to fuel artificial intelligence, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Reuters on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Trump admin wants to keep expensive coal plants online to power AI
If you're wondering why electricity bills are going up....
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
If you're wondering why electricity bills are going up....
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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🌱 Free! Healthy homes = healthy communities
✨ TODAY (9/9) • 6 p.m. • Zoom
🗣️ Free bilingual webinar (English & Spanish)
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✨ TODAY (9/9) • 6 p.m. • Zoom
🗣️ Free bilingual webinar (English & Spanish)
buff.ly/Qri2gga
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🌱 ¡Gratis! Hogares sanos = comunidades fuertes
✨ HOY (9 de septiembre) • 6 p.m. • Zoom
🗣️ Seminario web gratuito y bilingüe (inglés y español)
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September 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
🌱 Free! Healthy homes = healthy communities
✨ TODAY (9/9) • 6 p.m. • Zoom
🗣️ Free bilingual webinar (English & Spanish)
buff.ly/Qri2gga
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🌱 ¡Gratis! Hogares sanos = comunidades fuertes
✨ HOY (9 de septiembre) • 6 p.m. • Zoom
🗣️ Seminario web gratuito y bilingüe (inglés y español)
buff.ly/Qri2gga
✨ TODAY (9/9) • 6 p.m. • Zoom
🗣️ Free bilingual webinar (English & Spanish)
buff.ly/Qri2gga
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🌱 ¡Gratis! Hogares sanos = comunidades fuertes
✨ HOY (9 de septiembre) • 6 p.m. • Zoom
🗣️ Seminario web gratuito y bilingüe (inglés y español)
buff.ly/Qri2gga
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Electrify your curiosity first. ⚡ The rest will follow.
If you're in or around Portland Sept. 27th: Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair!
Meet reliable local contractors, check out heat pumps, ebikes, EVs, and electric lawn tools. Free tix.
Visit ElectrifyPortland.org
If you're in or around Portland Sept. 27th: Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair!
Meet reliable local contractors, check out heat pumps, ebikes, EVs, and electric lawn tools. Free tix.
Visit ElectrifyPortland.org
Electrify Portland!
The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters on September 15th, 2024
ElectrifyPortland.org
September 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Electrify your curiosity first. ⚡ The rest will follow.
If you're in or around Portland Sept. 27th: Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair!
Meet reliable local contractors, check out heat pumps, ebikes, EVs, and electric lawn tools. Free tix.
Visit ElectrifyPortland.org
If you're in or around Portland Sept. 27th: Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair!
Meet reliable local contractors, check out heat pumps, ebikes, EVs, and electric lawn tools. Free tix.
Visit ElectrifyPortland.org