OJTA celebrating the 2021 signing of the bills won in Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity Campaign alongside Former Oregon Governor Kate Brown.
OJTA is proof that when frontline communities lead, we win. With our members, partners, and allies, we’ve passed groundbreaking policies that lower bills, protect health, and build a clean energy future. Here are some of our victories.
KEy WINS
Led a statewide listening tour to gather frontline community input that became the basis for Oregon’s first Green New Deal.
Cofounded the Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity campaign, which won 100% Clean Energy for All, committing Oregon to 100% clean electricity by 2040 with some of the strongest labor and equity rules.
Passed the Healthy Homes Grant Program, and secured a total of $25 million for efficiency and safety upgrades for low-income homes.
Passed the Environmental Justice for All Act, creating Oregon’s Environmental Justice Council and a tool to map pollution impacts.
Secured the $90 million dollar Climate Resilience Package, including Community Resilience Hubs and other important bills.
Advanced the FAIR Energy Act, limiting utility rate hikes and banning winter rate increases.
Supported member PCUN in securing $2 million for Farmworker Disaster Relief, which aids farmworkers during extreme weather.
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Frontline leaders learning about community solar at Verde's Community Solar Project.