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What's New

The state of feed-in tariff policy is rapidly evolving in Oregon, nationally and internationally. This resource will keep you up-to-date with what's new both in OREP and on our website. We encourage you to check back regularly as new postings become available, you'll find them here first.

October 2013
10/31/13
Policy News: Policy Innovation

Under Threat, German Utility Says It Will Create a New 'Prosumer Business Model'; Stephen Lacey, the energy collective, October 25, 2013

10/25/13
Policy News: Policy Innovation

America's Power Plan; curated by Energy Foundation/Energy Innovation, 2013

10/23/13
RE News: Wind

Wind Turbine Bird Threat Overstated, Study Suggests; Pete Danko, EarthTechling, October 2013

RE News: Energy

Welcome to the Energiewende; Craig Morris, Petite Planet, October 2013

10/22/13
Policy News: Utility Adaptation

Changing the Rules to Help Utilities Embrace the Future; America's Power Plan, Renewable Energy World, October 16, 2013

10/13/13
World FIT News

Myth-busting Germany's energy transition; Chris Nelder, smartplanet, October 12, 2013

10/10/13
RE News: Energy

Native American Tribes Developing Their Lands' Solar Resources; Nora Caley, Solar Industry, October 10, 2013

10/09/13
RE News: Energy

Boosting Renewable Energy to 25% of Electricity Supply in Western U.S. Would Cut Pollution, Save Consumers Billions; Michael Goggin, Into the Wind, September 24, 2013

Environment: Water and Energy

In a Hot, Thirsty Energy Business, Water Is Prized; Jim Witkin, New York Times, October 8, 2013

10/06/13
Environment: Ocean Acidification

Ocean of change: Changing chemistry of seawater poses lethal threat to marine life; Diane Dietz, The Register Guard, September 22, 2013

 

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OREP's Vision for a sustainable, decentralized energy future:

• A sustainable economy with family-wage, energy jobs throughout the state
• Farmers, ranchers, tribes, and rural communities harnessing Oregon's abundant and varied renewable resources
• Private and community ownership of solar panels across the built environment
• Local financing of renewable energy projects keeping energy dollars recirculating in Oregon
• Flourishing renewable energy industries across the state
• Energy-informed voter support for renewable energy
• A healthy environment, minimally impacted by energy production