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It seems when it comes to cars, Wilma Flintstone and Betty Rubble had the right idea: ”CHARGE… it !!!” Powering vehicles with electricity is EVER* more efficient than with gasoline. Over 4 times more efficient! EVs convert over 77% of the...

Yesterday was a milestone on the road to cheaper, cleaner transportation, as we drive toward a more prosperous economy for all of us. The Climate Commitment Act (CCA), recognized as the Gold Standard for climate policy in the US, raises revenue...

Results from the state’s 3rd auction of emission allowances under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) were just announced, and per the Department of Ecology, all 8,585,000 of available allowances were sold, at a settlement price of $63.03. This...

How can you scroll past a headline like that? The New York Times reports that “New Jersey is the first state to require that climate change be taught at all grade levels. The focus is on problem solving, not doom and gloom.” “Tammy Murphy, the wife...

The Fall semester is already finishing its second week at Washington State University. As they hustle between classes, the Engineering students may have Additive Manufacturing in their backpacks, while Ag students carry Agricultural Cybernetics and...

Accelerating the transition to a clean, globally competitive economy is a job for governments and businesses, as well as non-profits, communities, and individuals. As students head back to school, let’s consider the role of universities. Bryan...

Sure, inflation has been reduced from 8.3% to 3.2% since the passage a year ago of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA). But the intended purpose of the IRA was bigger than short-term inflation reduction. Its impact on the economy and the climate...

When David Giuliani founded our organization, he wanted to welcome a diversity of voices bringing a variety of perspectives. It’s in that spirit that we welcome three new members to our Board of Directors:Reuven Carlyle Architect of the Climate...

…and come with us on a pioneering cross-country road trip. This week an all-electric double-decker bus will embark on a cross-country trip from Newark, CA to Winter Garden, FL, powering up exclusively at public chargers along the way. You can join...

Airplanes, apples… climate policy! The Climate Commitment Act, part of a suite of climate policies enacted here in Washington state, has been described as “the new gold standard for other states to follow”.  As other states follow, we’re working to...

This week, as we think about freedom and independence, we can celebrate the progress we’re making in Washington state toward energy independence and freedom from fossil fuels. We can all agree that we spend too much money putting gas in our cars...

Why is so much climate tech taking root in small towns and rural counties? This excellent piece in GeekWire notes there are  “many burgeoning climate and clean tech companies landing in Washington’s rural towns and smaller cities, energizing their...

The landmark Cap-and-Invest Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which went into effect in January of this year, held its second quarterly “emissions allowance auction,” on May 31 with revenues revealed June 7 for climate-resilience programs, and clean...