Tag: clean energy

Climate Emergency Webinar

Climate Emergency:  New Federal Funding Opportunities

Thursday, December 8 – 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom

LWVPDX is cosponsoring this webinar, presented by the League of Women Voters of Corvallis.

The three panelists are:

    • Jeff Hammarlund: Policy Advisor and Professor Portland State University
    • Christy Splitt: State of Oregon Dept of Energy
    • State of Oregon Environmental Justice Council representative 

The panel will explore recent federal legislation, especially the Inflation Reduction Act, to show opportunities for action by Oregonians to mitigate the climate emergency. Some questions that will be addressed are: What programs are included for greenhouse gas reduction? How will Oregon benefit in terms of clean renewable energy? How can organizations, households and individuals benefit? What are the opportunities to improve environmental justice for communities of color and low-income communities in Oregon?

Learn more and register to attend this event here.

Watch the Video on Climate Action!

This video explains what’s being done now in Oregon to address our climate crisis. An expert panel discusses ways to reduce carbon emissions, while also providing jobs and improving the environment. The speakers represent the Portland Clean Energy Fund, Verde, Oregon Business for Climate, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Listen as they discuss their priorities and projects.  Click the arrow below.