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Who we are:
Rogue Climate is a Southern Oregon-based community group organizing for renewable energy, sustainable jobs, and a healthy environment.
IN THE NEWS
GUEST COLUMN: A student’s view on climate change in the Rogue Valley
July 30, 2024
Youth organizer, Kiera Retiz, from the Ashland Youth for Electrification campaign writes about experiences growing up in a rapidly changing climate, and why Ashland needs to pass the Climate and Clean Air Policy Package.
PRESS RELEASES
Ashland becomes third Oregon city to commit to developing policy to transition new homes off of fossil fuels
The Ashland City Council unanimously voted to instruct city staff to develop an ordinance that would transition future residential construction off of fossil fuels last night, joining Eugene and Milwaukie in efforts to address climate and air pollution associated with gas. The ordinance will be developed and voted on at a future meeting.
BREAKING: Youth lead climate march and rally; announce local campaign for electrification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 10, 2023 CONTACT: Hannah Sohl, Rogue Climate, Hannah@rogueclimate.org, 541-840-1065Masayo Simon, Rogue Climate, Masayo@rogueclimate.org, 541-852-2883 Ashland Students Leave School to Demand Climate Action Youth lead climate march...
Community Members and Senator Merkley Urge FERC To Deny GTN XPress Fracked Gas Project at a “People’s Hearing”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 CONTACT:Byron Kimball, Mixte Communications, 619-732-0789 x297Maig Tinnin, Rogue Climate: 541-852-2496, maig@rogueclimate.orgDan Serres, Columbia Riverkeeper: 503-890-2441, dan@columbiariverkeeper.org Community...
Community-Wide Efforts Result in Discount Program to Reduce Energy Bills for Low-Income Households
Low-income families in Oregon can soon enroll in a program that will significantly reduce their energy bills. As a result of statewide community organizing efforts led by environmental justice organizations to pass the Energy Affordability Act (HB 2475) in 2021, Pacific Power’s low-income discount program will be launched on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Households who enroll in this program could receive as much as a 40% discount on their monthly utility bills.