In literally running away from an important vote, these Senators are fleeing their constitutionally-mandated work—and betraying their state. Read more >
Hey, Oregon Senators: You Can’t Run Away from Climate Change
Adrienne Alvord, director, California & Western States
June 21, 2019 1:02 PM EDT
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100% Clean Electricity in Washington State: Everything You Need To Know
Mark Specht, Energy analyst
March 6, 2019 3:28 PM EDT
Washington state’s lawmakers are contemplating the transition to 100% clean electricity. Fortunately, Washington’s grid is already one of the cleanest in the nation, with much of its electricity coming from hydropower. So what exactly does “100% clean electricity” mean for the state? How would this transition affect Washington’s economy? And why should Washington do this in the first place? Read more >
Voting on I-1631? Here’s How Much Healthier You Could Make Washington’s Climate
Geeta Persad, Senior Climate Scientist
October 23, 2018 1:16 PM EDT
The Pacific Northwest has already warmed by at least 1.5°F since the first half of the 20th century. How will I-1631 help? Read more >
California Takes Another Run at 100 Percent Clean Electricity
Laura Wisland, Senior energy analyst
June 20, 2018 10:29 AM EDT
Last year, SB 100 passed the California State Senate, but stalled in the Assembly. The good news today is: it’s now scheduled for a hearing on July 3rd! Read more >
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Solar and Wind Need a Larger Electric Grid—and California Might Just Create One
Laura Wisland, Senior energy analyst
March 27, 2018 12:19 PM EDT
Over the past decade, thousands of megawatts of clean renewable energy have been installed in the West thanks to the declining cost of wind and solar power and state policies like the Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS). Since solar and wind power are by their nature intermittent, large quantities of weather-dependent generation require new solutions to maintain grid reliability while keeping costs low. Read more >