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Verde Blog
Verde uses blogs to share stories, updates, and insights from our programs, highlighting community voices and the work we’re doing to advance environmental and social justice. Our blog helps keep supporters informed and engaged with the issues and people shaping our mission.
Defending and Uplifting Our Communities: Verde's Guide to Voting November 2018
***En español abajo.***
Portland Clean Energy Initiative: Yes on Measure 26-201
Verde supports the Portland Clean Energy Initiative because it ensures low-income communities and communities of color have access to the green energy revolution that is coming.
Low-income communities and communities-of-color have borne the burdens of the fossil-fuel economy and have fewer resources to be able to withstand the impacts of climate change. In addition, these communities have been left out of the city of Portland’s sustainability movement, and the Portland Clean Energy Initiative centers these communities to be the leaders in climate change adaptation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
Cully En Route to a Permanent Wayfinding System
On Saturday, September 8th, adults and youth got their hands messy with paints and colored pencils at Cully Park to vision and create artwork for Cully’s upcoming Wayfinding System.
We Built Cully Park!
We did it! Together, we turned a landfill into Portland’s newest park: Cully Park!
Your energy and support made the Grand Opening a memorable party. Thank you for joining thousands of your neighbors Saturday, June 30th to celebrate our victory after 12 years of hard work and creativity.
Verde in the Press
Verde uses press to share important news, milestones, and advocacy efforts with a wider audience. Through media coverage, we raise awareness, amplify community voices, and highlight the impact of our work on environmental and social justice.
Currently in the News
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Oregonian
Oregon lawmakers seek to make utility bills more affordable, transparent
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AXIOS
Oregon's climate cost concerns
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Oregonian
Oregon’s community solar program in danger of dying without changes, backers say
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Univision
"Verde" distribuye sistemas de calefacción gratis o a bajo costo según ingresos
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KGW
‘It's amazing’: New community solar site brings benefits of renewable energy without the upfront costs
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KPTV
150 Cully neighborhood families to see reduced power bills through new solar project
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OPB
Solar project offers low-income Portland residents relief from high energy bills
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OPB
Oregon drafts a reboot of the state’s flagship climate program
Previously in the News
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Readers respond: Oregon needs climate protection program
By Xitlali Torres | The Oregonian/OregonLive
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Client Story: Leading Change at Verde
By Pregame HQ | [PREGAME]
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Utility watchdog calls to cap Oregon rate hikes as energy bills continue to rise
By Monica Samayoa | OPB
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Clean energy fund surplus sparks tension in Pacific Northwest city
By Ysabelle Kempe | Smart Cities Dive
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State begins rewriting landmark climate program derailed by gas lawsuit
By: Alex Baumhardt | Oregon Capital Chronicle
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As Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek puts freeway tolls on hold, others share their thoughts
By Rolando Hernandez | OPB
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As Gonzalez Ramps Up Effort to Remodel PCEF Tax, Community Groups Plan a Defense
By Sophie Peel | Willamette Week
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Portland clean energy fund’s staggering windfall spurs money grab, threatens climate justice ambitions
By Gosia Wozniacka & Shane Dixon Kavanaugh | The Oregonian/OregonLive
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Legal action over Metro’s transportation plan brings climate challenges to forefront
By Gosia Wozniacka & Jayati Ramakrishnan | The Oregonian/OregonLive
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Commissioner Rubio Faces Pushback for Proposal to Support Portland Street Response with Clean Energy Funds
By Taylor Griggs | Portland Mercury
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Portland mayoral hopefuls Rubio, Gonzalez tangle over city’s clean energy funds to prop up public safety
By Shane Dixon Kavanaugh | The Oregonian/OregonLive
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Portland could backfill budget gaps with funds voters designated for climate response
By Monica Samayoa | OPB
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OPINION: 100% clean energy makes Oregon more livable for everyone
By Meredith Connolly and Candace Avalos | Valley Times
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With passage of PCEF, an $80 million boost for bikes and climate-friendly transportation
By Jonathan Maus | Bike Portland
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Portland Set to Begin Work on First-of-Its-Kind Climate Investment Plan Financed by Clean Energy Fund
By Taylor Griggs | Portland Mercury
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Portland approves 5-year, $750 million climate action plan
By Monica Samayoa | OPB
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Green Initiative: Stormwater project in Rainier creates environmental benefits
Submitted by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership | Chronicle & Chief
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City of Portland presents $750M climate investment plan
By Connor McCarthy | KPTV
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Aires condicionados gratutios disponibles para personas vulnerables
by Eduardo Antonio Hernández | Univision
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May heat wave highlights further need for climate change adaptation in Oregon
By Monica Samayoa | OPB
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EPA grant funds environmental justice efforts in Pacific Northwest
By Rolando Hernandez | OPB
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Heat pump programs to protect vulnerable Oregonians from extreme heat not yet rolled out
By GRANT STRINGER | Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Bill in Oregon would boost the state's tree canopy to fight climate change
By Kale Williams | KGW
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These programs are reclaiming the Black and Brown roots of environmental justice in Oregon
By Jennifer Perrine | Oregon Humanities
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Tolls are coming to Portland-area freeways, and even tolling fans worry they’ll stack up
By Jayati Ramakrishnan | The Oregonian
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“We Are the Original Conservationists” Reclaiming the Black and Brown roots of environmental justice
By Jennifer Perrine | Oregon Humanities
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BIPOC environmental groups in Oregon chart a different path for Earth Day
Kale Williams | The Oregonian
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PCEF Awards Another $6.3 Million to Install Cooling Units in the Homes of Vulnerable Portlanders
By Anthony Effinger | Willamette Week
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Portland environmental nonprofit delivers cooling units for those in need
By Monica Samayoa | OPB
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