Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Washington and Oregon
Washington State’s most recent legislative session brought a flurry of environmental activity, with lawmakers advancing measures on climate disclosure, chemical regulation, clean energy infrastructure, and, after several...more
Distributed energy resources (DERs) play an increasingly vital role in modernizing energy systems and achieving sustainability goals. Regulatory frameworks and policy priorities in both Oregon and Washington facilitate the...more
Washington State’s ambitious Cap-and-Invest Program was on the ballot this November. The program is designed to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gases (GHG) in the state by requiring large-emitting businesses to purchase...more
In April, the Ninth Circuit held that a city’s ban on new natural gas hookups for new construction was preempted by federal law. This may impact proposed or existing bans in Oregon including in Eugene and Bend, and in...more