Oregon Just Transition Alliance

Oregon to lose an additional $400 million in federal climate grants Oregon and 15 other Democratic states are losing nearly $8 billion toward climate projects, after the Trump administration terminated multiple federal grants.

Each dollar we invest in #ClimateAction pays us exponentially by lowering energy bills and reducing pollution that causes asthma & heart disease. Gutting these funds will make energy expensive and Oregonians less healthy. State leaders must stand up and defend our climate values.

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Text that reads "Oregon is home, not a military target."

Text that reads "We do not want troops on our streets" with a picture of people protesting with signs.

We're rising up to say saying #NoTroopsInOregon because it's a dangerous abuse of power that puts frontline communities in even greater danger. We won't be divided or silenced by the actions of the federal government. We'll keep protecting our families, our futures, and our collective power.

BikeLoud is planning a series of rides for Monday Sept 29 to Sunday Oct 5!

Can YOU make next week a #WeekWithoutDriving?

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It was so fun to support Verde and hang out with Building Resilience #CullyFest this year! We loved meeting new people, sharing food, and helping create a space where everyone felt welcome. Pictured: our advocacy director with @brad-reed.bsky.social and Annabelle of Verde. #PDX

Yesterday was #ZeroEmissionsDay. Fossil fuels drive extreme heat, drought, & wildfires that hit frontline communities first and worst. Reducing our dependence on gas and oil means fewer heat waves, wildfires, and droughts. That's why we ask you to stand with communities fighting for #ClimateJustice.

How we empower frontline leaders with the Energy Justice Community Leaders Program — OJTA Participants of our energy justice leadership program visit Verde's Community Solar Project in 2024.

Our Energy Justice Community Leaders Program empowers frontline leaders to learn, lead, and take action for clean, affordable energy. Read our new blog to see how we’re building leadership to create a #JustTransition to a clean energy future: buff.ly/WlsDLPh #CleanEnergy #FrontlineLeadership

A picture of a sign that reads "From Puerto Rico to Turtle Island, power to the people." Text that reads: CUB Oregon’s 15th Annual Energy Conference, "Changing for a changing climate. Friday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sentinel Hotel, Portland."

Oregon’s energy system is shifting fast, and the stakes are high. Join us on Oct. 3 in #PDX for @oregoncub.bsky.social's Annual #Energy Policy Conference to learn more about how to keep building an energy system that's clean, affordable, and fair: buff.ly/Fu8CcBH

We're thrilled to announce the keynote address of CUB's 2025 Conference: a Fireside Chat with Janine Benner & Letha Tawney! Purchase your ticket to CUB's 15th Annual Policy Conference Today! https://loom.ly/EPSXGcM

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Transit riders share stories at community-building event ahead of 'Week Without Driving' It was an opportunity for non-drivers to have their voices heard.

We’re uplifting the success of an event organized in part by OJTA Transportation Justice Leadership Institute participant Abby Griffith. There, alliance members & community advocates shared stories about relying on #PublicTransit instead of driving. Read more in @bikeportland.org

Healthy Homes Grant revitalizes aging housing stock in Whiteaker neighborhood The long-established Whiteaker neighborhood has many units of aging housing stock. Here's how a grant program is providing health and safety upgrades.

We advocated for the Healthy Homes Grant Program so low-income families can live safely in the housing they already have. Now it's having real impact in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood. Climate justice is also housing justice. www.yahoo.com/news/article... #Oregon #HousingJustice

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We’ve won real change, and it’s worth celebrating (again). Last week, @tinakotek.bsky.social signed the FAIR Energy Act into law, which will keep energy bills from skyrocketing. This win proves our work matters. That our communities are powerful. That we're building the energy future we deserve.

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Oregon faces rising energy bills, massive new industrial power demands, and urgent climate goals. To push for a clean, affordable, and safe energy system, we’re joining @oregoncub.bsky.social’s 15th Annual Energy Policy Conference on Oct. 3! Register now: buff.ly/KEKRBkB #EnergyJustice

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The same system that drives the climate crisis also exploits workers, especially farmworkers who face extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and flooding while keeping our communities fed. We’re taking #LaborDay off because we believe in a future where no one has to risk their lives to put food on our table.

It’s time to celebrate! Today, Gov. Kotek signed four bills that tackle some of the biggest root causes of Oregon’s energy affordability crisis #orpol

OJTA and Verde standing with Governor Tina Kotek.

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Yesterday, we stood with @tinakotek.bsky.social as she signed new energy bills into law, including the FAIR Energy Act, which will protect Oregonians from constant rate hikes. We thank her for helping to ease bills, especially for those who most bear the brunt of this tough economy. #EnergyJustice

Gov. Tina Kotek hosts ceremonial signing of four bills that focus on energy affordability Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek says the four energy efficiency bills will move the state forward on its renewable energy goals.

“As we all work towards a clean energy future, which is making sure people have clean electricity in their homes, it has to be affordable,” Kotek told OPB. “And for those households who will be most challenged to meet increased prices, we’re going to do something about that.

Kotek signs legislation aimed to lower energy costs for Oregonians Governor Tina Kotek signed legislation aimed to help lower energy costs for households on Monday, her office announced.

Energy affordability! Gov. Kotek has signed new laws that will help lower energy costs for Oregonians, require data centers to cover their own high energy costs instead of shifting them to average consumers, and expand energy bill assistance for low-income households.

This is a powerful illustration that cooling equipment is an important safety measure to protect the people we love, especially as we see heat waves surge across Oregon.

A picture of a thermometer and text that reads: This past weekend marks Oregon’s third heat wave this month. Hot summers used to be rare, but now they hit every August.

A picture of a dirty power plant smoke stack and text that reads: The science is undeniable: Burning fossil fuels is cooking our planet, causing more heat waves, longer droughts, and stronger storms.

A picture of a wildfire and text that reads: “Once in a generation” disasters will impact everyone frequently, regardless of race or place.

Five people walking in a waist-deep flood and text that reads: Lives are on the line as energy costs rise and disaster response weakens, driven by federal rollbacks and state inaction.

This past weekend marks Oregon’s third #HeatWave JUST THIS MONTH. Hot summers used to be rare, but now they hit every August. Burning fossil fuels is cooking our planet, causing more heat waves, deaths, and rising energy costs. No one is safe until we all are. Step into the fight: buff.ly/SnyoV5U

Oregon is facing yet another heatwave 🥵 Thankfully, Oregonians are protected from disconnection because of CUB and fellow energy advocates. Learn more at the link in our bio! A special thank you to the community partners who helped secure these protections. Check out their work!

If an extreme heat warning, watch, or advisory is issued, PGE, Pacific Power and Idaho Power can’t shut off your power for nonpayment, and you’re protected until 48 hours after it ends.

If you have a medical certificate or you’re on a bill discount program and were disconnected in the last 7 days, call PGE, PP, or IP to be reconnected at no upfront cost to you.

If your power was shut off up to 72 hours before a heat watch, you can also be reconnected without paying reconnection fees.

No one should lose power during a #HeatWave 😤🥵 These Oregon rules temporarily protect people from shutoffs & help qualified folks get reconnected w/o paying fees during #ExtremeHeat. These rules are only temporary, but allies like @oregoncub.bsky.social are working to make them permanent.

Week Without Driving Community Event Event Address: Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 97203 Contact us at pdxbusrider@gmail.com RSVP is not required but is appreciated. Enter your information below to be r...

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Week without driving community event. A voice for non-drivers and drivers with limited options. 9009 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 97203 on Saturday, Aug. 23. Starts at 11 am.

Communities weren’t built for nondrivers. Join #WeekWithoutDriving to see what it’s like to navigate without a car, then share your story at Bus Riders Unite Sat, Aug 23. Food, access, Spanish + ASL, and space to push for #DisabilityRights and #TransitJustice in Oregon.

Free webinar on electrification & healthy homes Melanie Plaut, MD, with Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, will be speaking about the health benefits of electrification. Bryce McManus, Incentives Analyst at the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE), will be presenting about the programs available for Oregonians to make their homes more climate resilient. Abraham Rodriguez Guillen, BS, C-CHW, Community Engagement Specialist at Health Share of Oregon, will be presenting about the health-related social needs (HRSN) available for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members to help keep their homes healthy during extreme weather events.

Los beneficios para la salud de la electrificación y recursos para hacer tu hogar resiliente al cambio climático Cuándo: martes 9 de septiembre a las 6:00 p.m. Presentadores Melanie Plaut, MD, de Médicos por la Responsabilidad Social de Oregón, hablará sobre los beneficios para la salud de la electrificación. Bryce McManus, analista de incentivos del Departamento de Energía de Oregón (ODOE), presentará sobre los programas de incentivos disponibles para que los hogares en Oregón sean más resilientes al cambio climático. Abraham Rodríguez Guillén, especialista en participación comunitaria de Health Share of Oregón, hablará sobre los beneficios de necesidades sociales relacionadas con la salud (HRSN) del Plan de Salud de Oregón (OHP) disponibles para mantener hogares saludables durante condiciones de clima extremo.

Wanna learn more about climate resilience? Join this webinar on the health impacts of #Electrification, incentives to help you upgrade, and Oregon Health Plan resources for staying safe during extreme weather, hosted by OJTA member @oregonpsr.bsky.social on Sept. 9. Register now: buff.ly/dWq6y7f

Don’t let Trump claw back clean energy grants! The Trump EPA’s plan to roll back crucial climate and environmental regulations will dismantle decades of progress in reducing harmful climate pollution. It’s a giveaway to Big Oil, and it comes at ev...

Trump's EPA is trying to claw back $7 billion in grants meant to help low- and middle-income families access solar energy. But Trump can't take this funding away with a wave of his hand. Tell Congress to stand up to Trump and stop the clean energy clawbacks 👉 act.350.org/letter/aug-2...

Oregon's standard EV rebate ends on Sept. 9 because funds are running out. If you’re thinking about going #Electric, buy or lease ASAP. The good news the Charge Ahead rebate for low/moderate-incomes is still going. Read more by @diannelugo.bsky.social: www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...

Make your home healthy, safe, and comfy! Join @Electrify.PDX on Sunday, September 27th, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the beautiful Redd on Salmon Street. RSVP here: https://loom.ly/Wtd0NQY

#electrify #electrifying #solarpower #energyefficiency

Oregon just survived another dangerous heat wave. The climate crisis is right now, year after year. We put up a big fight, but state lawmakers recently ignored proactive, community-led solutions to protect us. Now it’s up to us to grow our movement large enough to win. Get involved: buff.ly/WGVsoHv

A person knocking on a door. Text that reads: Protect yourself at the door. Could ICE be posing as a utility worker in my neighborhood? New blog.

In Arizona, ICE agents pretended to be utility workers while trying to detain an immigrant without status at their home. Though this hasn't been reported in Oregon, we want our communities to stay informed. Read this @oregoncub.bsky.social blog to help protect you & your community: buff.ly/fuej2Yz

A picture of a wildfire with text that reads: Since 2020, Oregon has seen a steady rise in wildfires, heatwaves, and energy bills, crises that are growing more dangerous each year. These problems hit frontline, BIPOC, rural, and low-income communities first and worst.

Our communities are under attack. The Trump Administration is slashing #Climate funding, stripping our rights, and using the military against those who speak out. Now is the time to act. Your donation powers solutions that save lives and shift power to frontline communities: buff.ly/EdzcC58