In the Media: A gas utility’s astroturf campaign threatens Oregon’s first electrification ordinance


by Joseph Winters, Newsletter Reporter
Originally published on Grist.org, March 7, 2023

Last month, Eugene became the first city in Oregon to pass an ordinance requiring new residential buildings to be fossil fuel-free. But the policy may never go into effect — not if the natural gas industry gets its way.

Press Release: Eugene City Council Hears Overwhelming Support for Healthy Homes Policy


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2023

Eugene, OR — Over 100 community members rallied ahead of a Eugene City Council hearing last night to support the city’s proposed policy to phase out gas in new homes over climate and health concerns. At the rally, 63 people testified in support of the proposed ordinance, providing hours of testimony to the council about the benefits of electrification.