Climate Change

Overview

LOSNs’ climate action group promotes policy changes and projects in Lake Oswego that lower our collective carbon footprint. We work to educate the community and to change attitudes, lifestyles and infrastructure. With the climate crisis bringing dire changes to our weather and safety, we must begin decreasing greenhouse gas emissions immediately and continue reducing at a rapid pace.

An opportunity to get involved!

We started a new program — “Electrify LO” — that focuses on electrification, the key strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions which cause global warming. We provide information to make it easier to switch from fossil fuels to clean energy through electrification covering electric vehicles, heat pumps for space and water heating, electric appliances such as induction stoves, electric landscaping equipment and rooftop solar with storage. See our Electrify LO project page for details.

Other strategies for reducing our carbon footprint include improving home energy efficiency, eating a climate-informed diet, and reducing food waste. Read about our work with local, regional, and state government.

A significant achievement for the city was the adoption of the Lake Oswego city climate plan. This multi-year plan, now led by the city staff, incorporates many activities to reduce our carbon footprint. Our efforts align with this plan.

Partners

Projects

Resources

Learn More: How farmers could lead the green energy revolution

Watch an OPB video on Oregon research into expanding solar within the state.

Contact

Linda Ganzini lganzini@losn.org

Get Involved

Please contact us if you wish to help with our efforts.

Team Members

Lisa Adatto
Duke Castle
Linda Ganzini

Related Areas

Natural Resources which focus on enhancing our ability to convert carbon that is in the atmosphere back into healthy trees, plants, and soil.
Schools which promote understanding of climate change by educators and students in Lake Oswego schools.
Transportation whose mandate includes electrification of vehicles as well as a broad range of issues that involve how we organize our space and move about our city.