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We helped win the single biggest action our country has ever taken on climate

Under the newly announced Clean Power Plan, gas and coal power plants will pollute 32 percent less and clean energy sources such as wind and solar will meet much more of the nation’s electricity needs. Environment America is proud of the role we’ve played to galvanize public support for this historic plan. With continued commitment from President Obama and state leaders, and strong backing from the American people, this will mark a giant shift toward the 100 percent clean energy reality that the climate crisis demands and future generations deserve.

News Release | Environment Oregon

Report: As solar explodes nationwide, Oregon has room to grow

Portland, OR – With one solar panel in the state for every nine people, Oregon remained in the middle of the pack of states in an annual ranking of solar power capacity, despite having the technical potential to produce 141 times as much electricity from solar power as the state consumes each year.

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Report | Environment Oregon Research and Policy Center

Lighting the Way IV

A growing number of states are leading America’s ongoing solar boom. Those states are not necessarily the ones with the most sunshine, but rather the ones that have opened the door for solar energy through the adoption of strong public policies.

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Report | Environment America Research & Policy Center

A New Way Forward

America has made progress in cutting pollution from cars and trucks over the last decade as a result of improved vehicle fuel economy and slower growth in driving. But eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from our urban transportation systems is going to require more than incremental change – it will require transformation. 

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News Release | Environment Oregon

Lake Oswego Votes to Triple Solar Installations by 2021

Lake Oswego, OR- Last night, the Lake Oswego City Council voted unanimously to set a goal of tripling solar installations within the city by 2021, making it the second Oregon city in as many months to do so, following Milwaukie in April. Tripling installed solar in Lake Oswego would mean increasing total installed solar capacity from approximately 329 kW to 1 MW, the equivalent installing nearly 135 new residential solar rooftops.

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News Release | Environment Oregon

Milwaukie Council Votes Unanimously to Triple Solar Energy

Milwaukie, OR- In a 5-0, the Milwaukie City Council voted last night to set a goal of tripling installed-solar capacity within the city by 2021 and to run a “Solarize” program, intended to streamline the process of “going solar” and bring down the upfront cost for customers. Tripling installed solar in Milwaukie would mean increasing total installed solar capacity from approximately 730 kW to 2.2 MW, the equivalent installing nearly 300 new residential solar rooftops. 

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