ENERGY JUSTICE
As we transition away from fossil fuels and towards 100% renewable energy, we must also ensure our energy systems are:
ACCESSIBLE
AFFORDABLE
CLEAN
DEMOCRATICALLY MANAGED
Communities in Southern Oregon and the South Coast are some of the most “energy burdened” communities in the state
On average, people have to spend over 6% of their income on energy.
ENERGY JUSTICE MEANS
Energy must be produced in a way that doesn’t harm the health and well-being of communities or the climate.
Everyone should have access to affordable, reliable energy.
Our energy system must promote justice and equity for those most harmed by our current energy system.
WHERE DOES OREGON’S ENERGY COME FROM?
5%
WIND, SOLAR, AND
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
45%
FOSSIL FUELS
45%
LARGE HYDROELECTRIC DAMS
that harm rivers and are widely opposed by Tribal Nations.
24%
of Jackson and Josephine County’s energy needs could be reduced through simple energy efficiency measures, according to the 2011 Rogue Valley Energy Assessment.
40%
of the reduced demand could be met by solar. Energy generation technology and storage have significantly improved and many communities in the Rogue Valley are committed to reaching 100% clean energy.
LATEST NEWS
Ashland becomes third Oregon city to commit to developing policy to transition new homes off of fossil fuels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 7, 2023 CONTACT: Masayo Simon, Rogue Climate, Masayo@rogueclimate.org,...
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,...
10 Years of Action for Climate Justice
Rogue Climate 202210 years of action for climate justice...It's hard to believe that this coming year is Rogue...
10 años del acción para la justicia climática
Rogue Climate 202210 años de acción por la justicia climática¡Es difícil creer que el año que viene es el décimo...
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.
Rogue Climate Statement Supporting Removal of the Lower Snake River Dams
Rogue Climate enthusiastically supports the removal of the four dams on the lower Snake River. The impact these dams are having on the salmon population and Tribal Nations is far too great. The Nez Perce Tribe has been fighting to remove the dams for decades as it impacts their communities, food and cultural resources, and water directly.