Building Resilience

“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/20…

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

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/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…

@GovTinaKotek Gas and electric bills have skyrocketed in the past 5 years, due in large part to the cost of fossil fuels, risk and damage from wildfires, and large industrial customers putting a strain on our systems. We can solve these challenges with smart policy and state action.

@GovTinaKotek Thank you, Governor! A transition off of fossil fuels to 100% clean energy will lower both pollution and costs over the long term, and create Oregon jobs. We must make sure unnecessary costs aren't passed from for-profit utilities to customers, especially who can least afford it.

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/20…

"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/2025/0…

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

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/2025/0…

“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/20…

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

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

“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…

📢 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)

State of the climate: 2024 will be first year above 1.5C of global warming | @hausfath Read here: buff.ly/4il6mGP

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/2024/11/25/sen…

More hot cooking tips for healthier lungs here, thanks to @uspirg! 🍳 pirg.org/edfund/article…

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! 🫁