Oregon

 

News

 

Pentagon objections hold up Oregon wind farm, Washington Post, April 15, 2010

 

Oregon in top five for wind energy capacity, Sustainable Business Oregon, April 8, 2010

 

Efficiency, Wind Key Drivers of Oregon's Energy Future, REVE, April 8, 2010

 

Senator Jeff Merkey answers questions on Senate climate bill, Grist, September 21, 2009


Reports Relevant to Oregon


Repower America

   A few statistics about renewable energy in Oregon and an oppurtunity to get involved.

 

Wind Energy & Green Jobs

   An article about the way expanding use of wind energy would help the economy by creating jobs.

 

BLM Utah Geothermal Lease Sale Results

   A list of results for a geothermal lease auction held in Salt Lake City in which parcels from Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington were sold.

 

Job Opportunities in a Green Economy: Oregon Can Gain from Fighting Global Warming

   An article on the economic effects of Oregon moving towards a green society, including the implementation of renewable energy.

 

 

Renewable Energy in Your State

 

State Policies for Renewable Energy

   A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Oregon.

 

State Activities & Partnerships

   DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.

 

State Energy Alternatives

   A summary of the renewable energy potential in Oregon, going especially into solar potential.

 

Wind Energy

   A summary of the wind power capacity in Oregon and a listing of the current wind projects.

 

Bioenergy

   A DOE summary of biomass resources in Oregon.

 

Geothermal Power

   A map of the geothermal resources in Oregon.

 

Hydropower

   Hydropower projects and potential in Oregon, from the Idaho National Lab.

 

 

Facts and Figures from DOE

 

State Energy Profile

 

Oregon Energy Summary

 

Oregon Renewable Electricity Profile

 

Electric Power and Renewable Energy in Oregon