Green Energy Institute
Developing smart and comprehensive legal and policy strategies to address climate change and support a swift and equitable transition to a sustainable, carbon-free energy grid.
Our policy recommendations and publications have charted the course for reform, and our Charged Debate blog explores current energy policy issues.
Green Energy Institute News
GEI intervenes in NW Natural’s rate case, again.
NW Natural seeks a 7% increase two months after the Oregon Public Utility Commission approved its rate increase.
GEI in the News!
GEI offers opinions about legislation that would require utility transparency about spending ratepayer dollars on efforts to undermine climate policy and avoid wildfire litigation liability. GEI also addresses Oregon’s transportation funding shortfall.
GEI Highlights the Best of 2024
Check out GEI’s December 2024 newsletter to see highlights of our work.
Funding Building Decarbonization: Policy Options for Local Governments in Oregon
GEI and Breach Collective publish a helpful guide for local governments in Oregon identifying policy options that disincentivize fossil fuel use in buildings and provide funding for broader decarbonization efforts.
Past Events
Sustainability In Portland Networking Event
Annual sustainability-focused networking event for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and off-campus partners.
Contracts with Benefits- Business Law Fall Forum
Contracts with Benefits: How Contract Drafting Can Do More for Clients, People, and the Planet
Oregon Clean Grid Summit on September 11
Please join GEI and our partners in the Oregon Clean Grid Collaborative on Wednesday, September 11th at the World Forestry Center in Portland for our first annual Oregon Clean Grid Summit.
Students–contact Carra at sahler@lclark.edu to attend for free by volunteering.
