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  The Northwest Needs More Midsize Solar

  While distributed solar can’t solve the region’s transmission woes alone, Idaho and Washington would be smart to follow Oregon’s lead in boosting it for a cleaner future.

  May 10, 2023
  May 10, 2023

  Emily Moore

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  Director, Climate and Energy
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  What Washington, DC, Can Learn from the Other Washington about Climate Policy

  Six lessons from the Evergreen State for America's national leaders.

  Mar 9, 2023
  March 9, 2023

  Kristin Eberhard

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  It’s Time to Stop Subsidizing New Gas Pipes

  Regulators across Cascadia should end line extension allowances, the subsidies ratepayers finance that expand utilities’ pipeline infrastructure.

  Jan 17, 2023
  January 17, 2023

  Laura Feinstein

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  Is There a Future for Gas Utilities? It Could Be Heating and Cooling Your Home (from the Ground)

  "GeoNetworks" are being piloted in New York and Massachusetts. Cascadia should be next.

  Jan 11, 2023
  January 11, 2023

  Emily Moore

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/emily-moore/

  

  Director, Climate and Energy
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  New Report Charts Need for WA to Plan Ahead for Oil Refinery Closures

  A spate of recent shutdowns across the US holds urgent lessons for local communities.

  Dec 1, 2022
  December 1, 2022

  Emily Moore

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  Director, Climate and Energy
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  No, Hydrogen Is Not the Savior Gas Utilities Are Looking For

  Gas companies are making a risky bet.

  Oct 24, 2022
  October 24, 2022

  Laura Feinstein

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  Northwest States Need to Build New Power Lines, Fast

  Otherwise, Oregon and Washington will miss critical climate targets.

  Oct 13, 2022
  October 13, 2022

  Emily Moore

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  Director, Climate and Energy
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  Heat Pumps a Win-Win for Cascadia’s Now Hotter, Drier Summers

  The heat dome bolstered the case for cleaner home cooling and heating technology and for decarbonizing the region’s economy.

  Jun 30, 2022
  June 30, 2022

  Emily Moore

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/emily-moore/

  

  Director, Climate and Energy
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  The Pipeline Giant Behind Keystone XL Wants to Expand a Major Fracked Gas Pipeline in Cascadia

  TC Energy is hoping no one will notice.

  Jun 15, 2022
  June 15, 2022

  Emily Moore

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/emily-moore/

  

  Director, Climate and Energy
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  Sightline Articles Are Coming to Your Podcast Feed

  We’re introducing audio options on our latest research.

  Jun 13, 2022
  June 13, 2022

  Sightline Editor

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