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Read GEI’s November 2025 Newsletter
Last year’s newsletter reflected on what GEI had accomplished in a “best of” moment of fun before the chaos and drama of the next administration descended on us. We never could have guessed what we were all about to face …
Students, come work with GEI!
Interested in supporting GEI’s mission and learning skills to support you in your future energy law career? Apply to be a law clerk with GEI!
GEI in the news!
GEI staff attorney expressed concerns about Pacific Power’s decision to remove the Boardman to Hemingway planned transmission line from its Integrated Resource Plan. In response to a citizens’ request to revoke the certificate allowing condemnation of private property.
GEI, Sierra Club, Mobilizing Climate Action Together, and the Northwest Energy Coalition argued that the that the certificate was premised upon the transmission line’s “broad public benefits, not the needs of a single private entity.” Allowing PacifiCorp to change course would “violate the spirit and legal framework under which the line was approved by this commission,” Alex Houston, an attorney with the Green Energy Institute who represents the groups, told commissioners. It would also “harm Oregon customers and set a dangerous precedent wherein the justifications supporting issuance of a certificate may summarily be disregarded once the utility gets approval,” he said.
GEI Highlights the Best of 2024
Check out GEI’s December 2024 newsletter to see highlights of our work.
Past Events
LAW: Youth v. Gov film screening and panel discussion with the Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Join NEDC and the Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a screening of Youth v. Gov! The film follows the landmark case where youth sued the U.S. government for its role in the climate crisis. Afterwards, hear from panelists, including, the nonprofit that represented the youth, Our Children’s Trust. 6:00pm. RSVP here.
Corporations and Climate Change - Business Law Fall Forum
Register now for this great event featuring panels discussing ESG and Climate Reporting and Investing, Industry and NGO perspectives on disclosure initiatives, Net Zero Targets, and Corporate Climate Litigation!
This event has been approved for 4 general CLE credits.
Registration Closed: Youth Climate Summit
High school students and other climate advocate youth! Join us in a day long event filled with fun, learning, and skill building to get your community on a path toward meeting climate, environmental justice, and health goals. This will be a free event with raffle prizes offered throughout the day! A livestream will be available for those who are unable to attend in person. Teachers are welcome!
