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BPA Continues To Not Have Plan For Handling Excess Renewable Power Production

April 19, 2011 by Michael Giberson
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In sum: “The BPA has backed away from formally implementing the wind-curtailment plan, a move that renewables advocates applauded. But it hasn’t come up with an alternative. “ [read more]

Oregon’s Diesel To Contain 5 Percent Biodiesel

March 31, 2011 by Mike Gregory
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Oregon is about to become the second state to require that most of the diesel sold there contain at least 5 percent biodiesel (B5). The National Biodiesel Board applauded the state on its progressive upgrade. “Policymakers in Oregon should be congratulated for displaying national leadership on clean energy issues,” said Shelby Neal, NBB... [read more]

Are small modular reactors (SMR) viable?

March 5, 2011 by Rod Adams
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 As you watch this special on the small nuclear reactions being developed by NuScale in Corvallis, Oregon, pay close attention to the points at which the reporter explains why he and his producers believe it will be a long time before there are small modular reactors operating in the United States. I assume they did not take... [read more]

The Sun Is Shining On Oregon Solar Power

November 17, 2010 by Reginald Norris
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By: Matthew K. Norris, Contributing Writer to MyEnergySolutionFor most of its recent history, Oregon has been a progressive state, embracing technology and political innovation. During the 1880’s, despite only recently becoming a U.S. state, Oregon rapidly expanded its railroad production eastward facilitating the rise of wheat and... [read more]

Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee to Support World's Largest Wind Project

October 12, 2010 by Mike Gregory
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U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a conditional commitment to provide a partial guarantee for a $1.3 billion loan in support of the world's largest wind farm to date. The loan will finance the Caithness Shepherds Flat wind project, an 845 megawatt wind-powered electrical generating facility located in eastern Oregon... [read more]

Oregon Governor's Race Pits Three Clean Energy Champs

April 2, 2010 by Jesse Jenkins
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This year, Oregon voters will get to chose among a field of gubernatorial candidates that all have pretty strong clean energy and environmental chops and long track records serving Oregon. The Democratic contenders include both former Governor John Kitzhaber and former Secretary of State Bill Bradbury, well known in Oregon and... [read more]

Facebook to run on Coal!?

February 18, 2010 by Matt Dernoga
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In case you haven’t heard, Facebook recently announced the development of its first data center in Princeville, Oregon, and instead of buying electricity from a clean source within the state, they’re going to mostly import coal electricity from Idaho.  Why? “With the price of hydropower increasing in the Northwest, Facebook opted... [read more]

Wyden to Chu: Clean Tech Competitiveness Is the "Challenge of Our Time...Not Clear What the Strategy Is"

January 25, 2010 by Breakthrough Institute
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U.S. clean tech manufacturers are losing global market share to their international competitors. What is the federal government going to do about it? That was the question posed last week to Energy Secretary Steven Chu as he testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Chu was speaking on the central role that... [read more]

[PODCAST] Clean Energy Leadership in Oregon - An Interview with Oregon State Representative Jules Bailey

August 27, 2009 by Jesse Jenkins
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In my exclusive post for theEnergyCollective.com this month, I'm going to try something new out: a podcast.  It's my first, and while I encountered some unexpected technical hiccups, I hope you enjoy what follows. I'd appreciate your feedback in the comments section. Thanks! - Jesse Jenkins, featured writer, theEnergyCollective.com... [read more]

Oregon mandates biodiesel use

August 10, 2009 by ToddWallace
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The Oregon legislature requires that biodiesel be blended with standard diesel fuel throughout the state. This blend requirement, sometimes referred to as “B2“, makes Oregon the third state to support dependence on domestically produced biofuel. the two others are Minnesota and Washington. Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are also set to... [read more]

German Solar PV Manufacturer Stakes a Claim in the U.S.

May 3, 2009 by NilsDavis
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Mount Hood, Oregon (image by Tony the Misfit, CC 2.0 licensed) The New York Times on Sunday reported about Solar World’s new solar panel plant in Oregon. The Germany company is making a big ($300 million) bet that the United States is the place to be if you are a solar panel manufacturer. The message for solar companies, Mr. Pichel says... [read more]

OLCV Victories!

December 27, 2007 by Jesse Jenkins
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The Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) polled it's subscribers on the top five environmental victories of 2007 for Oregon. The list includes: Measure 49Passage of SB838, the renewable Energy StandardPassage of all five Oregon Conservation Network's (OCN) Priorities for a Healthy OregonMore positive pro-environment bills became... [read more]