#Induction stoves can boil water up to *4 minutes faster* than gas stoves. That speed comes from heating the pan directly, not the air around it—a more efficient way of cooking that eliminates toxic indoor air pollutants.

A bill passed in the U.S. House today could set efficiency rules for manufactured homes back by decades. ->

The US will now be the only country in the world that isn’t part of the UN’s core climate framework. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/07/trump-international-groups-un

Methane "natural" gas prices jumped 11.7% in ONE YEAR and has outpaced the rate of inflation x4. And it's not a bill we need to pay. Clean electricity can heat and cook better than gas. We need affordability solutions, not reliance on the volatile cost of fossil fuels.

A powerful gas explosion rocks Hayward, California, destroying several homes and leaving at least six people injured.

Six people were injured and three buildings were destroyed in a residential explosion and fire Thursday morning near Hayward in Alameda County, which happened hours after a construction crew hit an underground gas line.

“It’s a double whammy for consumers,” writes @mattegancnn.bsky.social. The cost of methane "natural" gas is soaring as the U.S. ships more of the fossil fuel overseas and supply dwindles. For those of us stuck on the gas system, this will be felt in higher costs on both heating and electric bills.

One simple step can cut in half your exposure to the asthma-linked pollutant NOx. The smarties at @stanforduniversity.bsky.social are the first to check-- down to the zip code level-- on both indoor and outdoor air pollution, mostly from burning fossil fuels. Not great news for gas users.

my takeaway from climate week nyc is that "climate storytelling" is a little too much "we must reimagine our deepest souls in relationship to mother nature and the moral abyss of the polycrisis into which we must now stare" and not enough "ok but get a heat pump"

We're moving forward. Oregon refuses to be dragged down by expensive, polluting fossil fuels and the federal government's attempt to prop up coal, oil, and methane with our tax dollars.

It's down to the wire for actually booking and finishing a job, but it doesn't hurt to ask. You can get a lot of cash back still. If your heat, water heater, or stove are on their last legs. Upgrade and save!

if you're lucky enough to be a homeowner, can't recommend enough biting the bullet and going for the heat pump. just got mine installed last week. it's marvelous.

Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 25-29. The directive will accelerate Oregon’s transition to clean, affordable energy, and ramp up efforts to address the climate crisis head-on. Thank you Governor Kotek for exemplifying what meaningful climate progress can look like!

We can and must achieve Oregon's 100% clean electricity goals. Gov. Kotek's new executive order on climate provides the momentum and focus needed to get there, says Climate Solutions' Nora Apter

Governor Kotek Signs Bills to Lower Energy Costs for Oregonians

"Republicans are making matters worse by pushing legislation that will only drive monthly power bills even further." Thank you @pallone.house.gov for leading opposition to this fossil fuel giveaway and making clear how expanded LNG exports hurt working families 👇

Inaction isn't an option, because doing nothing increases the costs to Oregonians, families, and businesses. The answer to energy affordability, after two years of research: cut down energy waste as quickly as possible and electrify everything. Let's get to work!

Clean energy, like wind + solar, is the cheapest, fastest solution to the power we need to thrive and get utility bills under control. By propping up fossil fuels like coal and methane "natural" gas, Congress and the President are making things more expensive. States must step up leadership.

This morning, I stood with Democratic Members of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition to sound the alarm on America’s absence from COP30. As the world confronts the climate crisis, the United States must lead. We owe our children a commitment to be good stewards of God’s creation.

Massachusetts may let another 10 cities adopt a groundbreaking gas ban that advocates say is already lowering emissions and energy bills in several communities.

"my electricity bill went down significantly and I was happy about that because being on fixed income that really helped me." -- Sammie, after receiving help with home upgrades. We must continue as a state to invest in affordability and resilience for homes.

With many municipalities already stretched to the brink by climate impacts, the rise of data centers poses a new threat.

Fossil fuels aren't just bad for the climate tomorrow — they're bad for human health today. A new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more and read the report at: psr.org/fuelingsickness

Power bills are up. Clean energy jobs are down. Today is the first test of Trump’s failed energy agenda. https://www.eenews.net/articles/what-to-watch-on-energy-in-tuesdays-elections/

Strengthening America's energy sector means building & making more clean energy here. And yet...the federal government has been steering companies in the opposite direction. Manufacturing projects accounts for nearly all of the investment and jobs lost so far in 2025 ($19.8 billion and 20,500 jobs)

Cost estimates for new gas power plants just keep rising! www.utilitydive.com/news/gas-pow... 🔌💡

‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions. Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet. grist.org/health/lance... #Climate #Heat #Health

A decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit protects furnace standards set to reduce heating costs for many households-- saving households replacing an inefficient furnace with a new model an average of $350 over the life of the furnace. appliance-standards.org/document/cou...

We all need hot water at home or in our buildings. We don't want to pay more than we need to for it. Heat Pump Water Heaters are 3x to 5x more energy efficient than other models and they don't pollute the neighborhood. Now, there's a HP water heater that plugs right into a normal wall socket!

With the federal government shut down, states aren’t getting the funds they need to help low-income families pay rising utility bills. Power shut-offs during extreme weather can be deadly. We’re calling on utilities to keep the lights on during the shutdown. ⚡️

Fascinating story about a family of coal-miners who pivoted to drilling for geothermal amid the ongoing transition to renewables. www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...

New report examines fossil fuel ties of dozens of Trump administration hires. grist.org/accountabili... #Oil #Solar #Energy #Environment #Climate

Starting tomorrow, SNAP will end, home heating assistance will run out, and health premiums will soar. Trump’s cruelty is hitting home just as winter begins. https://time.com/7329733/snap-benefits-food-stamps-shutdown/

Trump killed a crucial disaster database. This nonprofit just saved it. Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes. grist.org/extreme-weat... #Climate #Disaster #Weather #Data #Nonprofit

Climate change hits low-income Oregonians first and worst. Weatherizing homes saves energy, lowers bills, and saves lives. Federal & state funds make it possible, and Oregon lawmakers must keep investing in resilient, affordable housing for all. Read more: buff.ly/f53fPXF #Weatherization

Massachusetts just made clean heating cheaper 💡❄️ — new winter discounts for heat-pump owners cut bills by up to $140/month! ⚡ A big win for energy equity + sustainability. 🌍 #CleanEnergy #HeatPumps #SustainableInvesting #EGEASRI www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...

We're wasting energy in our homes & buildings if we're not hitting our targets for cutting climate pollution. That means we're paying more on our utility bills than we should be. Our state must do more to help us achieve energy efficient homes that run on clean energy. Lower bills + cut pollution.

Just what everyone wants, refrigerators that burn MORE energy! Rolling back appliance efficiency standards will raise energy bills & slow innovation. Weak rules proposed by the Trump administration mean higher costs for families & fewer opportunities for U.S. workers to compete globally.

Trump admin wants to keep expensive coal plants online to power AI If you're wondering why electricity bills are going up.... www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

🌱 Free! Healthy homes = healthy communities ✨ TODAY (9/9) • 6 p.m. • Zoom 🗣️ Free bilingual webinar (English & Spanish) buff.ly/Qri2gga -- 🌱 ¡Gratis! Hogares sanos = comunidades fuertes ✨ HOY (9 de septiembre) • 6 p.m. • Zoom 🗣️ Seminario web gratuito y bilingüe (inglés y español) buff.ly/Qri2gga

Electrify your curiosity first. ⚡ The rest will follow. If you're in or around Portland Sept. 27th: Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair! Meet reliable local contractors, check out heat pumps, ebikes, EVs, and electric lawn tools. Free tix. Visit ElectrifyPortland.org

Thinking about upgrading your heating, cooling, or water heating? There are federal tax credits that can help you save big on projects like these, but they’re expiring soon. Find out how you can get started with @rewiringamerica.bsky.social's "Save on Better Appliances" resource hub:

“everything is hot, the weather patterns are shifting. Nobody wants that. And we know what the solution is. There’s an overwhelming majority of people that believe in clean energy...” And as Jon Batiste also highlights, the only way we can change things is through action and our collective power!

Our buildings aren't prepared to protect us from extreme heat brought on by fossil fuels and climate change. Portland Public Schools are sending kids home two hours early (again) due to heat today; a burden on families and harmful for kids and their education. Our state must do more! #orleg

Thrilled to join @tinakotek.bsky.social & Hacienda CDC for a bill signing celebration! The critical legislation—now officially law—lowers burdensome energy costs for Oregonians ✨ OEC and our members worked tirelessly to pass these bills. Victories like this are essential to community resilience. 💚

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina ravaged his home town of New Orleans, Jon Batiste has released a new song imploring people to take action against climate change “by raising your voice, and insisting, and voting the right people into office”. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...

Want to upgrade your heating, cooling, or water heating? The Big Republican Tax bill makes it more expensive. There's a limited time to claim tax credits to save big on home upgrades to lower bills and increase comfort. Check @rewiringamerica.bsky.social’s Save on Better Appliances resource hub:

The most tragic thing about heat deaths is they're almost always preventable. As a society, we fail to protect people because we don't require cooling where everyone lives. As fossil fuel pollution heats up our globe, this will happen more often in Oregon. Our state must do more.