The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council

  • ev plugged into charger at charging station
    August 26, 2026

    Oregon’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Re-Opens for 2026

    A widespread transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is an important piece of Oregon’s long-term environmental goals. Our dominantly gas-dependent transportation system currently accounts for 35% of the state’s total greenhouse gas ...more
  • August 26, 2026

    Solar Myths Debunked

    Picture a sunny Oregon day: rooftops covered in sleek solar panels, quietly soaking up the sunshine and turning it into energy. Sounds somewhat futuristic, right? Yet solar power is already here – and it’s becoming an increasingly ...more
  • wildfire smoke in oregon town
    August 4, 2026

    Smoke and Heat: A Deadly Climate Combo Unfolding in Oregon

    Oregon’s wildfire situation has gone from bad to worse. Just a few days into August, this year has officially set the record for most acres burned in a single Oregon wildfire season. We’re currently sitting at over 2 million acres ...more
  • wildfire smoke with sun shining through in oregon mountains
    July 29, 2026

    How To Stay Safe During Oregon's Wildfire Season

    Oregon’s wildfire season is off to an early and dangerous start.  Already, dozens of wildfires have burned nearly 2 million acres – more than four times last year’s total. At least 24,000 Oregonians are currently under some level ...more
  • July 22, 2026

    Celebrating 10 Years of Oregon's Clean Fuels Program

    Ten years ago, OEC championed a bold step toward a cleaner future. The Clean Fuels Program was built on an elegant, yet transformative idea: Reward cleaner transportation fuels, encourage industry innovation, and reduce climate ...more
  • southern oregon town with mountains in background and fog rolling in
    July 10, 2026

    Climate Protection Program Moves Forward with Community Climate Investments

    Yesterday morning, the Climate Protection Program took an important step forward: The Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) officially named CALSTART as the entity to carry out the program's community climate investments (CCIs). These ...more
  • Stock "We're Hiring" Graphic
    July 1, 2026

    Applications In Process - Development Director

    Make a difference for the environment and Oregon’s future by joining our dynamic team!more
  • Looking Up Through Towering Ponderosa Pines in Central Oregon
    June 25, 2026

    Let Science Lead: Protecting Oregon’s Air Quality Standards

    Federal air quality standards are being rolled back left and right. Since Trump took office, federal agencies have stripped regulations that protect us from mercury and ethylene oxide, removed protections for steelworkers from aggressive ...more
  • transmission lines at sunset
    June 17, 2026

    2026 Oregon Clean Grid Summit Recap

    On May 18th, the Oregon Clean Grid Collaborative (OCGC) hosted the Clean Grid Summit in Salem, bringing together more than 100 attendees, including representatives from 13 legislative offices, to discuss the future of Oregon’s electric ...more
  • google data center in the dalles, oregon
    June 15, 2026

    We Need to Talk About Data Centers

    If you’ve done any traveling in Oregon, you’re no stranger to the gorgeous landscapes our state has to offer – the lush, rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, the Tolkienesque cliffslides of the Columbia River Gorge, the high-des...more
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