1/ Forecasting from NOAA’s critical HeatRisk tool tells us a scorching heat wave is engulfing the western U.S and the upper Midwest. A heat dome has led to multiple new all-time record highs, and more fossil-fuel-driven heat is expected through the end of July.

We only want you to sweat when you want to sweat. 😎 1 out of 5 Oregonians don't have cooling at home. With our summers growing hotter due to climate change, it's more important than ever we get energy efficient heat pumps in every home for cooling. Because we also don't want you to sweat your bill.

Air Conditioning Is Becoming More Vital to Oregon’s Public Health and Safety — Oregon Journalism Project

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Southern California just scored a clean air victory. A federal court has upheld the region’s landmark rules curbing emissions from industrial heating sources.

Southern California clean-heat rule survives key legal challenge

A U.S. appeals court upheld the first-in-the-nation measure, which will slash smog-forming emissions from certain gas-fueled boilers and heaters in the…

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People need cool homes in the summer to stay healthy, and in the most extreme cases-- to survive. We didn't used to need cooling in the NW, but as the globe heats up it's showing we're not prepared. Heat pumps can get the job done with the lowest bills. Oregon needs to help more people get 'em.

Oregon lawmakers set to hear from climate advocates on heat death prevention

As the five year anniversary of the tragic 2021 heat dome in Oregon approaches, lawmakers will hear from advocates about for affordable cooling programs.

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It's time for a Cooling Agenda! This is life-changing stuff. A heat pump in every home, good insulation and sturdy windows. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and the best energy efficiency available... so utility bills are lower. Good to see Rep. Marsh taking this seriously.

Facing scorching summers, Oregon lawmakers may revisit heat pump expansion programs • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The need for air conditioning continues to rise in Oregon nearly five years after the deadly Pacific Northwest heat dome.

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Every record-breaking heat wave is another reminder that the climate crisis is reshaping daily life. The era of "once-in-a-generation" extreme weather is over.

If soccer is the one thing that unites the whole world every four years, it’s only fitting that it’s now confronting the one crisis touching nearly every corner of the planet: extreme heat.

The World Cup is Cooked

Players and fans are sweating through record heat while sponsors cash the checks.

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"The geothermal system is a key reason why 555 Greenwich can operate without using fossil fuels, making it the city’s first commercial office building to hit that milestone," reports @mariagallucci.bsky.social: www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele... 🔌💡

How an NYC high-rise is keeping cool with geothermal energy

New York City’s green building laws are pushing developers toward cleaner technologies — even as state policymakers backtrack on climate change targets.

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US data center construction reached another new record high in official data released today, hitting a pace of nearly $60B/yr (and this only includes data center facilities, not the expensive computers within) Spending's up 23% over the last year and 328% since ChatGPT's launch

Oregon is failing our young people and future generations by slowing progress toward a clean economy. People want to make the right choice, but the systems now don't help us get off fossil fuels fast enough. Disasters like the deadly heat dome will keep happening unless we show more leadership.

2021 heat dome survivor urges Oregon to do more on climate

Oregon college student Ukiah Halloran-Steiner says surviving the 2021 heat dome inspired her to push for stronger climate action as extreme heat returns.

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“Energy efficiency is one of the only tools families have to address rising utility bills, and they need more support to overcome the upfront costs of energy upgrades,” said ACEEE's Anna Johnson about new research into utility efficiency programs.

Efficiency Programs Reach More LMI Families, but Progress Still Lags

As families struggle with rising bills, new research finds efficiency programs for low-income household can be improved

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The Multnomah County vs Big Oil case is back in court 👀 "Our case seeks to hold the defendants responsible under Oregon law for their deceptions and misrepresentations and failures to warn about the dangers of their fossil fuel products." Learn more at: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/c...

Oil Industry Lawyers Fight a $50 Billion Climate Case in Oregon

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5 years ago the unthinkable happened... the heat killed 100s of people in the formerly mild NW in a matter of days. Most people died in their homes. A place that is supposed to be safe. While Oregon jumped into action back then, the progress that began has now stalled. Let's pick it back up! #ORleg

It’s been 5 years since deadly heat gripped Oregon. Here’s what’s changed

Funding gaps remain the biggest obstacle to helping vulnerable Oregonians survive extreme temperatures.

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In June's newsletter, ODOE shares swift success for a new round of solar + storage rebates, begins accepting applications for BPS incentives, seeks comments on 2 draft reports, announces a July 15 public budget meeting, and more. Check it out! 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/...

June 2026 Newsletter — Energy Info

In this month's newsletter, ODOE shares swift success for a new round of solar + storage rebates, begins accepting applications for Building Performance Standard incentives, seeks comments on dra...

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Spain’s electricity bills have decreased due to its commitment to renewable energy, reducing the influence of fossil fuels on electricity prices.

Why Spain’s electricity bills have fallen during an energy crisis

Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.

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Have A/C? Let people know. Seriously. Not everyone can afford cooling. Not everyone can cool their whole home. Not everyone feels comfortable asking for help. This summer, tell your friends, neighbors, family members, and group chats: "Have A/C, Will Share." open.substack.com/pub/oregoniz...

The Lifesaving Power of an Invitation

It's F*cking HOT, y'all!!!

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First heatwave of 2026, and it's not technically summer yet! 🥵 Our neighbors who don't have efficient cooling at home are in danger. With the climate crisis worsening, cooling is a human right. Oregon lawmakers must step up and fund programs to help people with an upgrade.

Oregon lawmakers set to hear from climate advocates on heat death prevention

As the five year anniversary of the tragic 2021 heat dome in Oregon approaches, lawmakers will hear from advocates about for affordable cooling programs.

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Cities modernize heating & cooling w/out aging & costly gas. They're using Thermal Energy Networks instead. @minnpost.bsky.social highlights two geothermal projects that could heat & cool more than 1,000 homes, public housing units, community space & industrial buildings.

This supersized heat pump will heat and cool a whole St. Paul neighborhood

One of the country's largest networked geothermal energy systems is under construction at The Heights.

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Our energy affordability crisis has a hidden driver: utilities spending billions on gas pipelines. But, as @kgeorgebagdanov.bsky.social and @panamaredhat.bsky.social tell @volts.wtf, states are increasingly implementing policies to transition us away from gas to affordable clean heat and cooling.

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Today on Volts: as affluent homeowners switch to heat pumps, the fixed costs of the fossil-gas network are born by a shrinking class of consumers who can least afford it. Today I talk with folks from @buildingdecarb.org about how to phase out gas in a thoughtful, equitable way, one chunk at a time.

"Trump is now effectively blocking any new wind projects in the US, according to the main renewables trade group, using the federal government’s power over all things air and sky to grind a routine approval process to a screeching halt," reports @jael.bsky.social: heatmap.news/plus/the-fig... 🔌💡

Trump Is Getting Away With Murdering an American Industry

And future administrations will learn from his extrajudicial success.

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People are making the right choice. Lower bills. Healthier air. Safer communities. Less pollution. FT: www.ft.com/content/571e...

Psst, hey, heavy industry ... we figured out a way to avoid getting screwed by fuel-price volatility! Pass it on.

Industry can dodge fuel shocks by electrifying. What’s the holdup?

As the Iran war spikes fossil fuel prices, Oxford University experts demystify electric tech’s vast potential to decarbonize industry — and how policy can…

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Beat the rush. If you or your landlord is thinking about new cooling this summer, make sure to explore a heat pump first. These two-way ACs work in all seasons: cool air in the summer, hot air in the winter, and lower bills too!

Why Heat Pumps are Essential for Modern Home Comfort

The Rise of Heat Pumps in Home Air Conditioning Redmond, United States - March 13, 2026 / Home Comfort Alliance / Heat

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We need a healthy democracy to respond together to the climate crisis. #nokings #makepolluterspay

Big Oil companies have lied for DECADES about the "catastrophic" dangers of their fossil fuel products, and are now "afraid of being held to account for their own lies," says @govjayinslee.bsky.social. Big Oil must not be above the law.

The AI economy looks...really precarious. So @matteowong.bsky.social & I did a bunch of reporting to try to figure out what happens when a potential bubble collides with a war in Iran and a potential resource shortage. The answer is...arguably the most dire stuff i've heard from smart ppl in a while

The AI Boom Wasn’t Built for the Polycrisis

“There are too many ways for it to fail for it not to fail.”

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Heat pumps are good for your wallet — and the world. Wirecutter breaks down why they’re the cheapest and most efficient way to handle both heating and cooling for your home, no matter where you live. nyti.ms/4lUD3wU

The conflict in the Middle East appears to have forced some oil and gas companies to directly burn off more natural gas than usual at their facilities, releasing planet-warming pollution into the atmosphere.

Middle East War Spurs Emissions From Oil and Gas Sites, Satellites Show

Experts have detected increased flaring at some facilities, highlighting the increase in greenhouse gases from the conflict.

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Breaking News: The Trump administration will pay a French energy giant nearly $1 billion to abandon its plans to build wind farms off the East Coast.

Trump Administration to Pay $1 Billion to Energy Giant to Cancel Wind Farms

In exchange, the French company TotalEnergies would invest in oil and natural gas projects in Texas and elsewhere.

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Building codes shape energy bills for decades after people move in to homes. Oregon’s new standards are projected to cut energy waste in a typical new home by 27%, saving about $171 per year compared w/ the previous code. Efficient homes = affordable homes!

Oregon pushes new homes to install heat pumps over ACs

In a state where energy costs have risen sharply, new rules will boost adoption of the clean heating and cooling appliances.

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