Who We Are
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. We do this through a diversity of tactics including policy advocacy, public education and non-violent direct action.
How We Work
Our all-volunteer grassroots group organizes ordinary people with joy and creativity, knowing that there is a place for everyone in the climate movement and that every degree of warming we can avoid saves something we love.
Our Campaigns
We Also Support Really Innovative Projects!
Eugene Needs Some Locally-generated Energy in Case of Emergencies
350 Eugene Assists Eugene Airport to Get an Oregon Department of Energy Grant to Study Solar.
We can see the effects of accelerating climate chaos all around us. It's driven by the use of fossil fuels for everything from plastic to air travel. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar can take the place of dirty energy sources and mitigate climate-driven challenges like migration, food and water shortages and wars over energy.
Governments can also help communities adapt to crazy weather patterns and disasters by building "resilience centers."
We said: Why not combine the two? A solar-powered resilience hub, with battery back-up!
350 Eugene recently urged Eugene Airport staff to apply for $100,000 from the state to do a feasibility study to install a solar and battery powered microgrid to create a reliable, resilience center as they expand the Airport. When they were hesitant, due to insufficient staff and funds, at the last minute, 350 Eugene found and paid for a highly experienced consulting firm, Reimagine Power, to help the Airport complete and submit the application in time, with endorsements from the City of Eugene and the Eugene Water and Electric Board, as well as many non-profits.
Next up would be applying for $1 million from the state to build it. We'll keep you posted.
The path for a clean energy transition is where novel relationships are created to leverage the resources we need, at scale, in the short timeframe we have. Stay tuned.
350 Eugene Assists Eugene Airport to Get an Oregon Department of Energy Grant to Study Solar.
We can see the effects of accelerating climate chaos all around us. It's driven by the use of fossil fuels for everything from plastic to air travel. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar can take the place of dirty energy sources and mitigate climate-driven challenges like migration, food and water shortages and wars over energy.
Governments can also help communities adapt to crazy weather patterns and disasters by building "resilience centers."
We said: Why not combine the two? A solar-powered resilience hub, with battery back-up!
350 Eugene recently urged Eugene Airport staff to apply for $100,000 from the state to do a feasibility study to install a solar and battery powered microgrid to create a reliable, resilience center as they expand the Airport. When they were hesitant, due to insufficient staff and funds, at the last minute, 350 Eugene found and paid for a highly experienced consulting firm, Reimagine Power, to help the Airport complete and submit the application in time, with endorsements from the City of Eugene and the Eugene Water and Electric Board, as well as many non-profits.
Next up would be applying for $1 million from the state to build it. We'll keep you posted.
The path for a clean energy transition is where novel relationships are created to leverage the resources we need, at scale, in the short timeframe we have. Stay tuned.
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