In 2022 we're fighting to end our reliance on
fossil fuels!
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We launched our Electrify Eugene Campaign in January! We want to be the first city in Oregon to electrify our buildings!
Our goal: to win binding city policy to mandate all new buildings use 100% electricity starting January 2023 and to develop and pass an equitable path to 100% decarbonization of all city building stock by 2045, as passed with two motions during City Council Work Session on November 17, 2022. (Work Session recording here.)
Our strategy: deploy varied tactics with specialized teams to engage the community, educate fellow citizens and build the needed political will to get these policies over the finish line. We have messaging that escalates with a specific focus for each month.
Campaign Timeline & Milestones: February through June 2022
- Council Work Session before summer break on motion #1 - return to council with language for an ordinance that will mandate 100% electric energy in new construction, including residential, industrial and commercial as of January 2023.
- Council Work Session in June on motion #2 - return to council with an equitable path to decarbonize all building stock by 2045.
Teams have leaders and everything you need. Do as much or as little as you wish throughout the campaign. There's something for everyone! Contact the team leads below to join and get involved!
- Banner-drops & sign-waving: Linda Kelly (coordinator@350eugene.org)
- Letters to the Editor: Chuck Areford (vicearoy@gmail.com)
- City Council Public Testimony: Jim Neu (jjneusies2@gmail.com)
- Postcarding to City Officials: Patty Hine (president@350eugene.org)
- Get Out the Vote: Deb McGee (zaporegon123@gmail.com)
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The seas are rising, and so are we.
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350 Eugene is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, started in 2013, that works toward climate justice by organizing people to make deep system change: transitioning off fossil fuels; advocating for needed strong climate policies; and fostering resilient, just, and welcoming communities with creative, artful & joy-filled outreach, education and events.
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Get InvolvedWe're committed to a Fossil Free Eugene!
Here are some things you can do to help:
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Councilor Syrett takes down Northwest Natural for misleading advertising and being a bad-faith decarbonization partner
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