@BuildResilient_

Oregonians deserve healthy, affordable, resilient homes and buildings that run on clean energy. Let's make it happen! #ORClimateAction

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“More than 80% of U.S. households would probably see their bills go down if they installed a heat pump.” Efficient heating & cooling in one system = lower bills, lower pollution. nytimes.com/interactive/2025…

Should You Get a Heat Pump? Take Our 2-Question Quiz. (Published 2025)

They’re typically far more efficient than other systems and may save you some dollars.

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CitizensUtilityBoard@OregonCUB20 May 2025
The POWER Act is nearing the finish line at the legislature, reach out to your state senators to make sure HB 3546 lands on the Governor’s desk! Action Alert🔗 loom.ly/1A8edos. #orpol #affordableenergy
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Juliet Eilperin@eilperin11 May 2025
Trump promised American energy dominance. But both fossil fuel and renewable energy companies are faltering, writes @evanhalper - in part, due to the president's own policies. washingtonpost.com/business/…

Trump promised U.S. dominance. Instead, energy companies are faltering.

Oil and gas firms are reeling, and major renewables projects are getting shelved as Trump’s policies rattle energy investors and executives.

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ACEEE@ACEEEdc13 May 2025
The Energy Efficient Home Improvement (25C) credit has helped millions of people like Abby lower their utility bills, live more comfortably, and reduce strain on the electric grid. But these credits are now under threat in Congress. Learn more below. aceee.org/blog-post/2025/05/…
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Governor Tina Kotek
@GovTinaKotek25 Mar 2025
I directed the Public Utility Commission to tell me their plan to help keep electric bills reasonable as we continue to do our part to fight climate change. oregonlive.com/environment/2…

Gov. Tina Kotek to utility regulators: Lower utility bills, reduce greenhouse gases

Gov. Tina Kotek wants to make sure state regulators do their part to lower residential electricity and natural gas bills while working to reach state climate targets.

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"Get the Junk out of our Rates", or Senate Bill 88, is newly proposed legislation in OR that would help ensure ratepayers do not pay for utilities' lobbying and advertising expenses as well as help provide transparency. opb.org/article/2025/03/04/g…

‘Get the Junk out of our Rates’ bill could limit how Oregon utilities pay for lobbying, ads

Natural gas rates and electric rates are set through a process that allows utilities to charge rates that cover the cost of doing business, and then to turn a profit. Senate Bill 88 would essentially...

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CitizensUtilityBoard@OregonCUB6 Mar 2025
NW Natural is back with another request to raise customers' bills by 7% this year. If approved, customers' bills will have increased nearly 50% for households since 2021! Learn how CUB is fighting back against this request here: loom.ly/sXIk3XQ
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It makes sense to pay for the heat or power we use and for utilities to invest in efficiency, infrastructure, and clean energy. We should not be paying for things like expensive lawyers and lobbyists, and advertising, for for-profit, monopolies. #ORleg opb.org/article/2025/03/04/g…

‘Get the Junk out of our Rates’ bill could limit how Oregon utilities pay for lobbying, ads

Natural gas rates and electric rates are set through a process that allows utilities to charge rates that cover the cost of doing business, and then to turn a profit. Senate Bill 88 would essentially...

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The vote is in. It’s a YES! Ashland City Council unanimously moved to incentivize building with efficient electric appliances– a cleaner, cheaper option. Better for health, safety, and the climate. We’re charged up for what’s next! ⚡️ @RogueClimate
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“The Ashland ordinance is a great sign. So many communities across Oregon are hoping to hold their cities accountable for the climate goals they set. We hope this inspires them,” said Jess Grady-Benson of @RogueClimate. oregonlive.com/environment/2…

Ashland approves pollution fee to cut down on new natural gas hookups

The Ashland City Council voted to charge developers a carbon pollution fee for installing natural gas heating systems in new residential buildings.

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CitizensUtilityBoard@OregonCUB11 Feb 2025
Will you be at the FAIR Act Community Workshop tomorrow? Join us to learn about the FAIR Act and how we're tackling the energy affordability crisis this legislative session! RSVP here: loom.ly/RNHwHFw
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“Middle-aged men might care a bit less about the problem, they are often much keener on the solution.” From heat pumps to EVs, Net-Zero Dads are embracing clean energy tech- whether it’s for lower bills, faster acceleration, or the latest energy gadget. economist.com/britain/2025/0…

The rise of the Net-Zero Dad

Middle-aged men care less about the problem. But they love the solution

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📢 Portland Residents: Take Action for Climate Change. Join Sustainability and Climate Commission. 📷 Learn more and apply by Jan. 17 at portland.gov/scc. (1/3)

Sustainability and Climate Commission

The Sustainability and Climate Commission guides the City's climate action plan and sustainability goals. Regular Commission meetings are the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Carbon Brief
@CarbonBrief27 Nov 2024
State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming | @hausfath Read here: buff.ly/4il6mGP
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Oregon's U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is 'blowing the whistle' on the state's largest electric utility, scrutinizing the role of data centers in massive rate hikes for residential customers - more than 40% - in the last four years. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2…

Sen. Wyden calls on Oregon's largest electric utility to detail true drivers of massive rate hikes...

Wyden wrote to Portland General Electric’s CEO requesting data on load growth and how the company has used historic federal subsidies.

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We are NOT thankful for coughing this holiday. Cooking with a gas stove releases pollutants that worsen asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Have a safe holiday by ventilating your kitchen properly, using a portable induction cooktop, and use a carbon monoxide detector! 🫁
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More hot cooking tips for healthier lungs here, thanks to @uspirg! 🍳 pirg.org/edfund/articles/hea…

Healthier Holiday: Minimizing the health risks of cooking with gas

Follow this guide to protect your family from unhealthy air pollutants while cooking for the holidays.

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Moms Clean Air Force
@CleanAirMoms12 Nov 2024
It would take the impossible to stop 2024 from becoming the hottest year on record washingtonpost.com/weather/2…

It would take the impossible to stop 2024 from becoming the hottest year on record

The only way for 2024 to not be the warmest year on Earth, scientists said, is if the average temperature anomaly dropped to almost zero for the remainder of the year — which is highly unlikely.

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Carbon Brief
@CarbonBrief13 Nov 2024
NEW – Analysis: Global CO2 emissions will reach new high in 2024 despite slower growth | @hausfath @PFriedling Read here: buff.ly/3CjXwby
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