Climate Solutions

10/07/2026

What does compassionate care for people and the planet look like?

Ask Central City Concern, a nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, jobs, and recovery services to people experiencing homelessness in Portland, OR - and leading the way with electric vehicles. ⚡

One year ahead of schedule, CCC has electrified 12 of their 130 vehicles, saving roughly $1,000/month in fuel and electricity costs. Hear their story from Rachel Mass, Director of Climate Action, and James Ruenz, who became CCC’s Fleet Manager as a result of CCC’s support services.

Watch here or on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=7QUleF3S1SU

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Through the Breaking Barriers Collaborative’s Fleet Electrification Accelerator, the CCC team built a plan, secured funding support from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) through the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, and installed 26 chargers at their Clean Fleet Depot through Pacific Power's Fleet Make-Ready program.

breakingbarrierscollaborative.org

10/06/2026

Climate communicators! We’ve been in the research lab 🔬 looking to better understand what motivates voters to support climate action.
And we’ve got some tidbits to share – now releasing our bite-sized messaging guide. Packed with our top findings on how we can message effectively to move the needle and grow the base.

Check out all the insights and download your own pocket zine version:
https://www.climatesolutions.org/narrative

10/05/2026

Transportation freedom means having options. Whether you're commuting, visiting family or heading to an appointment, everyone deserves reliable ways to get where they need to go.

The new Amtrak Airo trains are a welcome addition to the growing number of ways people can get around the Pacific Northwest. With improved accessibility features and a more comfortable rider experience, they make choosing a climate-friendly option easier, more convenient, and more appealing.

More choices mean more freedom. When trains, transit, walking, biking, EVs, and cars all work together, more people can get where they need to go in the way that works best for them.

10/02/2026

We're still reeling from an amazing evening. More than 200 supporters, partners, and community leaders joined us in Portland for our annual fundraising reception. We're deeply grateful to everyone who makes this work possible. Because of this community, we're helping build the roots of resilience and spur solutions to the climate crisis.

If you couldn't make it, we're just shy of our fundraising goal. If you're having FOMO and want to keep the party going, there's still time to give. Visit the link in our bio to support the work.

10/02/2026

Lower utility bills for a lifetime.

Oregon's new building code takes effect today. It will make all homes built from now on incredibly energy efficient, 27% improved from the code three years ago. That's a bump up in comfort, health, and durability. And of course lower energy waste, so you're not burning money on energy you don't need.

It also strongly prioritizes all cooling installed in new homes to be a heat pump. It's an acknowledgement of the superior performance and added benefits of this technology over one-way air conditioning. And done responsibly, eliminates all the added risk and cost of running gas pipelines into new homes.

Here's an affordable housing builder praising the improvements: https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026/09/readers-respond-updated-building-codes-are-a-win-for-consumers.html

10/01/2026

Washington's Clean Fuels program is our best chance to make good on the promise of cleaner air and cleaner vehicles.
We have a long way to go, but it's great to see partners like King County Metro Transit helping lead the way

King County Metro’s fleet of close to 300 zero-emission buses has produced almost $1.5 million in clean fuel credits through their use of electricity as fuel. The funds were generated through Washi…

09/30/2026

We invite you to join us for an evening centered on Roots of Resilience, a gathering that celebrates the connections that ground us and the community that sustains us through change.

This event is an opportunity to come together, share experiences, and strengthen the relationships that help us grow stronger—individually and collectively. Through meaningful conversation and shared moments, we will honor the roots that connect us and the resilience we build together.

Join us for an evening of good company, appetizers by Miss'ipi Chef, Oregon microbrews, and other beverages from The Evergreen Bar.

Register today for Climate Solutions' Reception in Portland on October 1. Join us! RSVP or make a donation today at https://give.climatesolutions.org/2026Reception

09/28/2026

Energy bills are rising, and demand for electricity is growing fast. The state’s energy strategy is a plan for meeting that demand without leaving Oregonians to shoulder the costs.

The decisions Oregon makes now about energy will affect what we pay, where our power comes from, and whether the grid can keep up with growing demand.

We read the 150-page strategy so you don't have to. Check out our explainer to learn what's in the plan, why it matters and what we'll be doing to make sure if benefits all Oregonians.

https://www.climatesolutions.org/article/2026-01/oregons-new-energy-strategy-confirms-path-forward-clean-affordable-reliable

09/26/2026

A big thank you to our friends at McKinstry for sponsoring our Portland event as Climate Leaders!

Grab your tickets for our October 1st Portland reception today ☀️
https://give.climatesolutions.org/event/2026-climate-solutions-portland-reception/e809269

09/25/2026

Mark your calendars! Sustainable Building Week 2026 is October 5-9, and we're excited to
support this incredible week of collaboration, innovation, and education. Whether you're
attending events or looking for a way to get involved, join the growing network of Community Partners helping advance sustainable building throughout our region.
visit the SBW website here:
https://www.zerocoalitionoregon.org/sustainable-building-week