Carra Sahler offered thoughts on organizations collaborating in Public Utility Commission proceedings to protect against further investments in fossil fuel infrastructure. See the story here.
Additionally, read about GEI and Sierra Club’s advocacy against PacifiCorp’s attempt to waive its liability for all but economic damages. See the article here (behind a pay wall).
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.
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.