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Accelerating clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Nonprofit based in Seattle and Portland. Act now: https://linktr.ee/nwclimatesolutions
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A big thank you to our friends at Portland General Electric for sponsoring our Portland event as Climate Leaders!

Grab your tickets for our October 1st Portland reception today ☀️
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September 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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It's official: I-2066 was bogus from the start and is now officially struck down. What a win for Washington families in keeping our energy affordable and clean! Read more www.sierraclub.org/p...
September 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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#Transportation is Oregon's largest source of climate pollution, AND transpo workers also help communities respond to wildfires and extreme weather. Read in @oregoncapitalchronicle.com how potential ODOT staff cuts could impact resilience in #Oregon.

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ODOT staff cuts would reduce maintenance and responses to severe weather events • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Diverting resources to respond to severe weather events is becoming increasingly common for the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Big thank you to our friends at Alaska | Hawaiian Airlines for sponsoring our Portland event as Climate Leaders!

Grab your tickets for our October 1st Portland reception today ☀️
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September 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Big thank you to our friends at
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for sponsoring our Portland event as Climate Leaders!

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2026 Climate Solutions Portland Reception
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September 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Join us for Lake Oswego’s 9th Annual Clean Energy and EV Fair—a fun, family-friendly event celebrating clean transportation, renewable home energy, and sustainable living.
When: Sat, Sept 19 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Lake Oswego United Methodist Church, 1855 South Shore Blvd
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September 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Big thank you to our friends at @envdefensefund.bsky.social for sponsoring our Annual Dinner as Climate Leaders!

Grab your tickets for our October 1st Portland reception today ☀️
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September 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Calling all fellow energy wonks! Next week, Thurs Sept 17, and Fri Sept 18, Sustainable Northwest is hosting the Fall Energy Symposium in Astoria, OR. Register here:
Fall Energy Symposium — Sustainable Northwest
Fall Energy Symposium We’d love to see you there! Get your tickets today! Join Sustainable Northwest for the Making Energy Work Fall Symposium in beautiful Astoria, Oregon!  Inclusive conference registration includes a full day of panel discussions with leading experts and advo
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September 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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We're excited to be co-sponsoring this event - join us next Monday!
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If you're in Seattle, come and see me chat with Leah about her new book on Sep. 14 at Town Hall!
September 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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#Backtoschool good climate news 🍎🚌
Walla Walla schools are coming full circle with their zero-emission bus fleet - now installing local solar power to directly power their school bus charging stations.
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Walla Walla schools receive $601,000 to install solar panels for electric bus fleet
The Brief
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September 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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It's #backtoschool season 🍎 and Washington schools are making healthier environments for our kids to learn, play, and grow.
📍 Quinault School District is adding 4 solar arrays with 421 solar panels, which will cover 68% of the schools’ electricity needs.

www.thedailyworld.com/2026/08/17/l...
Lake Quinault School District making headway with solar power project - The Daily World
When students and their families attend the Lake Quinault School District’s open house on Aug. 24, they will see an addition to the buildings – four arrays containing 421 solar panels affixed to the r...
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September 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Some good news: we removed one more unfair charge from your #UtilityBill, because every little bit helps. Cascade Natural Gas has agreed to phase out line extension allowances for #Oregon residential customers, helping control costs over time. Read more:
These utility bills are too high - let's talk line extension allowances | Climate Solutions
Some good news: Cascade Natural Gas has just agreed to phase out line extension allowances for Oregon residential customers. You might be asking what line extension allowances are. And why should I care? The short version is, we removed one more unfair charge from your bill.
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August 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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There are 36 governor races on the ballot this November. The stakes are high and they matter more than people may realize.

Why? States drive energy policy–and Trump cannot stop state progress on clean energy.

But it's up to us to elect leaders bold enough to act.
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A screen grab of "The Hill" with an article titled "States can build America’s affordable energy future" over a picture of solar panels.
August 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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A reliable car could cost less than you think! Income-qualified #Oregon residents may be eligible for thousands of dollars towards an #EV. Some used EVs cost less than comparable gas vehicles after rebates. Check your eligibility today. The program closes Nov. 4. www.oregon.gov/deq/a...
Illustration of a yellow electric vehicle charging at a charging station in front of a city skyline. Text reads: “Oregonians, a cleaner car may be more affordable than you think.” Additional text: “Eligible households may receive up to $7,500 toward a new EV or $4,000 toward an eligible used EV.”
August 26, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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A reliable car could cost less than you think! Income-qualified #Oregon residents may be eligible for thousands of dollars towards an #EV. Some used EVs cost less than comparable gas vehicles after rebates. Check your eligibility today. The program closes Nov. 4. www.oregon.gov/deq/a...
Illustration of a yellow electric vehicle charging at a charging station in front of a city skyline. Text reads: “Oregonians, a cleaner car may be more affordable than you think.” Additional text: “Eligible households may receive up to $7,500 toward a new EV or $4,000 toward an eligible used EV.”
August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Major polluters could help fund home energy upgrades through Oregon's Climate Protection Program.

Learn how investments in #HeatPumps, #Insulation and #Solar could lower energy bills and improve air quality:

www.oregonlive.com/environment/...
Your next home energy upgrade could be funded by Oregon polluters
The state program is inching closer to reality while natural gas utilities, suppliers of gasoline and large industrial plants fight it.
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August 24, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Natural gas isn't clean, it's a huge industry fraud. So what do we say about a new gas-fired power plant in Washington? “It’s shocking to see Ecology poised to speed this high-cost, polluting gas plant through the permitting process when so many unanswered questions remain…" 🧵1/2
August 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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WA’s power demand is surging, but fossil fuels aren’t the answer. If utilities are turning to gas to meet growing demand, we must address permitting, siting and interconnection barriers to ensure renewables are the practical choice to meet demand and move WA toward its carbon-free goals.
WA wanted clean energy. But utilities plan fleet of gas plants
WA's utilities must go carbon-free by 2045. So why are they turning now to natural gas?
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August 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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This is fantastic news! Empowering low-income families with clean energy options creates brighter futures and strengthens our communities. Let's keep pushing for a sustainable tomorrow! 🌱✨
climatesolutions.org Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · Aug 12
Good clean energy news: More HEAR program funds are out, helping low-income families and small businesses switch to high-efficiency electric appliances. This is the second funding round of this incredibly popular program.
www.columbian.com/news/2026/au...
Vancouver gains $500,000 grant for sustainable, efficient appliances
The city of Vancouver accepted a $500,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program at Monday’s council meeting.
www.columbian.com
August 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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How can Oregon meet growing energy demand while keeping power affordable and reliable? Join us at the 2026 Oregon Infrastructure Summit on Sept. 16 in Salem. There, Oregon Director Nora Apter will speak on the panel Energy Infrastructure: Where We Stand. Register now: theoregonsummit.com/
August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Tacoma Harbor is getting cleaner - welcoming a second battery electric heavy-duty forklift to its equipment line. This is part of the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s progress towards zero-emission cargo operations for our ports. ⚡

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The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcomes second electric forklift at East Blair One Terminal
The newly delivered forklift is one of several pieces of zero-emission cargo handling equipment being deployed at the breakbulk terminal, which is managed and operated by the NWSA.
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August 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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It's inspiring to see advocates pushing for cleaner, healthier buildings! Together, we can create a more sustainable future. Let's keep the momentum going! 🌱🏡

#cleancodeshealthyhomes
climatesolutions.org Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · Aug 5
WA State is revising their building codes, and today advocates are testifying in Olympia to call for clean, healthy, energy-efficient homes and buildings.

Learn more about how building codes can help you and our climate →
#CleanCodesHealthyHomes
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August 6, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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It’s time to dispel the myth of “clean” natural gas. ❌
@climateintegrity.org new report exposes how the gas industry knew natural gas was a significant source of air pollution and a major contributor to climate change, but deceived the public and policymakers.
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The Fraud of “Clean” Natural Gas | Center for Climate Integrity
How Big Oil and Gas Created the Myth that Natural Gas is a Climate Solution
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August 13, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Good clean energy news: More HEAR program funds are out, helping low-income families and small businesses switch to high-efficiency electric appliances. This is the second funding round of this incredibly popular program.
www.columbian.com/news/2026/au...
Vancouver gains $500,000 grant for sustainable, efficient appliances
The city of Vancouver accepted a $500,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program at Monday’s council meeting.
www.columbian.com
August 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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WA State is revising their building codes, and today advocates are testifying in Olympia to call for clean, healthy, energy-efficient homes and buildings.

Learn more about how building codes can help you and our climate →
#CleanCodesHealthyHomes
@chloethurston.bsky.social @350seattle.bsky.social
Build Electric Washington
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August 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM