Climate Policy
350 Eugene and the Fossil Free Eugene Coalition have been working tirelessly to push for swift implementation of the (first in the nation) Climate Recovery Ordinance passed in 2014, and the Climate Action Plan 2.0 adopted in 2019, but we are not meeting our goals.
The City of Eugene touts its standing as a climate leader, but, we are falling far behind in our reducing our community climate pollution and failing to address rising affordability issues and climate impacts due to lack of staffing, budget shortfalls and delay tactics on the part of a couple city council members.
To fund the clean energy transition, we must have adequate funding and incentives.
Enter: The Eugene Clean Energy Fund in 2025!
A coalition of whip-smart progressive climate justice organizations, with Breach Collective in the lead, researched and created a ballot initiative that mirrors the successful Portland Clean Energy Fund (2018), which would fund local climate justice programs.
ECEF takes 2% of the corporate profits of the largest, wealthiest corporations in Eugene and spends that money on home energy efficiency upgrades, community-owned renewable energy, job training and climate-resilient green infrastructure.
Polling shows that 63% of Eugene voters would support a fee on large retailers to fund clean energy jobs and job training in low-income Eugene neighborhoods. A strong majority of Eugenians support government incentives to accelerate a fair and just transition to clean energy, and are in favor of making large corporations pay their fair share towards funding a just transition.
The City of Eugene touts its standing as a climate leader, but, we are falling far behind in our reducing our community climate pollution and failing to address rising affordability issues and climate impacts due to lack of staffing, budget shortfalls and delay tactics on the part of a couple city council members.
To fund the clean energy transition, we must have adequate funding and incentives.
Enter: The Eugene Clean Energy Fund in 2025!
A coalition of whip-smart progressive climate justice organizations, with Breach Collective in the lead, researched and created a ballot initiative that mirrors the successful Portland Clean Energy Fund (2018), which would fund local climate justice programs.
ECEF takes 2% of the corporate profits of the largest, wealthiest corporations in Eugene and spends that money on home energy efficiency upgrades, community-owned renewable energy, job training and climate-resilient green infrastructure.
Polling shows that 63% of Eugene voters would support a fee on large retailers to fund clean energy jobs and job training in low-income Eugene neighborhoods. A strong majority of Eugenians support government incentives to accelerate a fair and just transition to clean energy, and are in favor of making large corporations pay their fair share towards funding a just transition.
The first phase was qualifying for the November 2026 ballot. Done and dusted! The next phase is voter-education and turnout to pass the initiative into law!
This is Eugene’s best opportunity to make solid progress on its climate goals and lead the clean energy transition.
Action: Learn more, get involved and consider donating to ECEF by visiting the
Eugene Clean Energy Fund website.
In addition to city climate policy, 350 Eugene engages with Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) to promote innovative renewable energy solutions. The EWEB board meetings, as well as the City of Eugene public meetings, can be found on our website calendar.
This is Eugene’s best opportunity to make solid progress on its climate goals and lead the clean energy transition.
Action: Learn more, get involved and consider donating to ECEF by visiting the
Eugene Clean Energy Fund website.
In addition to city climate policy, 350 Eugene engages with Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) to promote innovative renewable energy solutions. The EWEB board meetings, as well as the City of Eugene public meetings, can be found on our website calendar.
Oregon State Climate & Environmental Policy Advocacy
350 Eugene, along with allies throughout the state, advocates for important climate and environmental bills each session at the Oregon Legislature. Examples include the Make the Polluters Pay and the Early Timber Harvest Fee bills, and more…
You can sign up to receive information about scheduled Lobby Days and Email Action Alerts for specific bills when they require timely constituent support. (Templates and talking points are provided, and are only sent during the session.) The 2027 session runs from January 11th through June 19th.
Action: Email Roger at [email protected] to sign up and you will be contacted.
The clean energy revolution is already here! It’s available and affordable - now! While our economy is no longer solely dependent on politics, we still must advocate for a swift and just transition to clean energy. We must demand it from our elected representatives!
You can sign up to receive information about scheduled Lobby Days and Email Action Alerts for specific bills when they require timely constituent support. (Templates and talking points are provided, and are only sent during the session.) The 2027 session runs from January 11th through June 19th.
Action: Email Roger at [email protected] to sign up and you will be contacted.
The clean energy revolution is already here! It’s available and affordable - now! While our economy is no longer solely dependent on politics, we still must advocate for a swift and just transition to clean energy. We must demand it from our elected representatives!