HB 483
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Energy Forum
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West First
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LTE Tip Sheet
14 December 07 Write a Letter-to-the Editor of your local paper to let your community and elected officials know that the time to act to stop global warming pollution is NOW!
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Activist Tool Kit
14 December 07 Volunteers like you are the key to success for this campaign! This activist tool-kit will help you spread the word and ensure that Washington is a leader in solutions.
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What About Nuclear Power
08 January 08 Nuclear power, off the table for new electrical generation in the U.S. since the last new plants were ordered in the 1970s, has returned as an option. This report explores the realities of nuclear power.
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Ceres Report Highlights Vast Opportunity for the Insurance Industry in Climate Change
13 March 08 The Ceres report, From Risk to Opportunity: Insurer Responses to Climate Change, report focuses on the significant progress made by insurers to develop these new products and services.
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The Center for American Progress Provides Comprehensive Proposal for US Response to Climate Change
13 March 08 Capturing the Energy Opportunity: Creating a Low-Carbon Economy is the Center for American Progress plan for growing our economy and recreating a ladder of economic mobility. The means is the transformation to a low-carbon economy and leadership in innov
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GreenBiz.com’s New Benchmark Measures Increased Green Business Activity
20 February 08 It’s hard to imagine a more active year in green business than 2007. Except, perhaps, for 2006. And likely 2008, 2009, and beyond, for that matter.
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ASES Report Highlights the Remarkable Job Potential of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technologies
20 February 08 It’s all good news. That’s the opening line of The American Solar Energy Society’s report Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Economic Drivers for the 21st Century. And indeed they provide some eye-popping numbers that are quite good news.
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The Climate Group’s “In The Black: The Growth of the Low Carbon Economy”
12 February 08 The Climate Group’s latest overview of climate economic opportunities highlights the fast growth of low-carbon solutions and business.
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McKinsey Analysis Shows Carbon Reduction Costs Are Modest
12 February 08 McKinsey lays out “here’s how it could be done”, how the US could achieve specific reduction levels of greenhouse gases (GHG) by 2030.
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Lehman Bros Report Analyzes the Economics of Carbon Regulation
12 February 08 Lehman Bros The Business of Climate Change II is a fascinating report that analyzes the economics of carbon regulation.
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Oil Supply Disruption Risk Underscores Need for Reduced Petroleum Reliance
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California Anticipates Economic Benefits From Carbon Caps
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Clean Energy Development Drives Job Creation
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Businesses Recognize Risk and Opportunity
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Insurers Recognize Risk and Opportunity
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Climate and Energy Security Concerns Driving Boom In Clean Energy Revenues and Investments
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Key Study Shows Climate Policies Shave U.S. Energy Bills
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Mail-in Donation Form
07 December 07 Print this pdf form if you want to mail in your contribution to Climate Solutions
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Leave a Legacy
Learn more about making a lasting contribution.
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Earth Share of Washington
Earth Share of Washington raises funds for its members through voluntary payroll deductions and workplace giving campaigns throughout Washington State. Learn more about work place giving.
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Solar company locates in Washington State
29 November 07 Silicon Energy LLC is the first Washington company to make solar modules, which will allow residents to claim a generous tax incentive for using solar systems built in the state.
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Global Warming is Here: The Scientific Evidence
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In Hot Water: A Snapshot of the Northwest's Changing Climate
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Washington Climate Action
14 March 08 Climate Action and Green Jobs (HB 2815) makes Washington the fourth state in the country to adopt comprehensive limits on global warming pollution, and the first state to feature a statewide effort to train the workforce for the clean energy transition as
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Local Solutions to Global Warming
13 March 08 SB6580 sets in motion the important first steps to support local governments that are interested in addressing climate change through their land use and transportation planning and lays the groundwork for future policy changes.
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Local Farms, Healthy Kids
11 December 07 Our schools represent an enormous potential market for Washington’s farmers, and the best vehicle for improving kids’ access to healthy food. This legislation will make Washington a national leader in getting locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Evergreen Cities
11 December 07 As our population grows, trees are replaced with impervious blacktop and concrete. Meanwhile climate change is increasing runoff pollution and flooding. Trees in our cities are one of the most cost-effective ways to improve our water quality, air qualit
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Community Wind 101: Executive Summary
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Community Wind 101: A Primer for Policymakers
12 September 08 Opening up wind power ownership to smaller investors, local lenders, farmers, ranchers, consumer-owned utilities, school districts, colleges, Native tribes and other citizens will allow more people to enjoy the financial benefits of wind power while accel
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Energizing Rural America
31 July 07 A huge new agricultural market for clean energy products is within reach, opening tremendous opportunities for rural economic renaissance.
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The New Harvest: Biofuels and Windpower for Rural Revitalization and National Energy Security.
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Farmers Push for Renewable Energy Standards -- Summary
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Powering Up the Smart Grid
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Poised for Profit: How Clean Energy Can Power the Next High-Tech Job Surge in the Northwest
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Accelerating the Clean Energy Revolution: How the Northwest Can Lead
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Inventory of Fuel Cell Companies in Oregon and Washington
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Prospects for the Fuel Cell Sector in the Pacific Northwest
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Inventory of Smart Energy Companies in British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington
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Directory of Smart Energy Resources in Oregon and Washington
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Prospects for the Smart Energy Sector in the Pacific Northwest
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Washington, rest of West heating faster
27 March 08 Report shows strong actions needed now to combat climate change
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Regional clean-energy advocates’ statement on Western Climate Initiative’s greenhouse-gas reduction goal
22 August 07 Clean-energy advocates from across the western United States and Canada today hailed leaders of the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) for taking a crucial step toward regionwide reductions in global-warming pollution.
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Innovation Council package cuts across all political stripes
01 June 07 Portland Business Journal Op-Ed by Oregon Governor Kulongoski
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From small science to ocean waves, the future is clear
25 May 07 Portland Business Journal Op-Ed by David Chen
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Give Oregon clean tech edge with energy standard
23 May 07 Statesman Journal Op-Ed by Nancy Floyd
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Powering Up the Smart Grid
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Smart energy technologies take pressure off power demand and bills
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The Smart Energy Network: Electricity's Third Great Revolution
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Northwest Positioned to Lead Global Smart Energy Industry
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Overcoming regulatory hurdles will unleash smart energy technologies
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Transmission overhaul opens opportunity for cost-saving new technologies
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Growing Sustainable Biofuels: The Sustainability Opportunity
02 October 07 Biofuels represent an opportunity to put in place the policies that will achieve a more sustainable agricultural system overall in the U.S. and around the world.
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Growing Sustainable Biofuels: The Place of Biofuels
16 July 07 We have substantial capacity to replace petroleum with biofuels, and in ways that make for more environmentally and economically sustainable farming
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Growing Sustainable Biofuels: The Cellulosic Revolution
22 April 07 Cellulosic biofuels offer tremendous environmental and economic sustainability advantages.
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Joint Written Testimony on SB373
05 June 08 Clean energy technologies are experiencing explosive growth globally as resource, infrastructure and pollution constraints make old energy technologies untenable. The market for renewables grew 39% last year to $55 billion and is projected to quadrupl
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Renewable Electricity Standards: Lighting the Way
19 October 07 Oregon’s 25% by 2025 Renewable Energy Standard bill (2007 legislative session – adopted)
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Washington’s bill to cut carbon emissions from power plants (SB6001, 2007 session – adopted)
15 January 07 Joint Written Testimony on SB6001 From Leading Northwest Technology Investors
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TRANSPORTATION & CLIMATE CHANGE: 10 Keys for Mapping Policy Pathways
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Transportation and Global Warming Solutions
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Taking its Toll: The Hidden Cost of Sprawl in Washington State
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Road Relief - Tax and Pricing Shifts for a Fairer, Cleaner and Less Congested Transportation System in Washington State
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Washington State Bicycle Commute Guide
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Bicycle Commute Contest Organizer's Guide
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Smart Moves for Washington Schools
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Development Associate
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Harvesting Clean Energy Program Manager
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Field Organizer
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Field Director
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West First
15 July 08 The WCI set overall reduction goals during the summer of 2007 and this July, they will release initial recommendations for a design of how to achieve those goals. You can encourage decision-makers to design a fair, effective system. Sign your organizatio
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Securing Idaho's Energy Future - Executive Summary
16 July 08 Executive Summary
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Securing Idaho's Energy Future - The role of Energy Efficiency and Renewables
16 July 08 The full report
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What people are saying about Carbon-Free
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Executive Summary
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Carbon-Free Prosperity
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Press Release - Carbon Free Prosperity 2025
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Invest in Green jobs
07 January 09 In 2008 the Washington State Legislature passed the Climate Action and Green Jobs law to protect our environment and grow the state’s clean energy economy. The law was an important step forward and established the first statewide green jobs training prog
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Building Energy Efficiency
09 December 08 Energy use in buildings is responsible for more than 30% of Washington’s greenhouse-gas emissions. Promoting energy efficient homes, businesses and public institutions will save money, enhance energy security and significantly reduce global-warming pollut
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Repower Washington
09 December 08 Two huge challenges—the economic crisis and the climate crisis—share a common solution. By repowering and rebuilding Washington with clean energy, efficient buildings, and transit-oriented communities, we can stimulate our economy while cleaning up the p
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