What's New
Our understanding of the global need to act, and the state of renewable energy policy and news are rapidly evolving in Oregon, nationally and internationally. This monthly resource will keep you up-to-date with what's new both in OREP and renwewable energy conversations from around the planet.
From local communities to national policy decisions, informed and engaged citizens will advance the transition to locally-owned and locally-generated clean renewable energy. We encourage you to check back regularly.
April 2014
4/30/14
RE News: Energy
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber firmly opposes Ambre Energy coal export terminal, sets May deadline; Rob Davis, The Oregonian, April 25, 2014
Justices Back Rule Limiting Coal Pollution; Coral Davenport, The New York Times, April 29, 2014
4/23/14
RE News: Energy
The clean energy transition is unstoppable, so why fight it?; Chris Nelder, Smart Planet, April 18, 2014
Fight over Rooftop Solar Forecasts a Bright Future for Cleaner Energy; David Biello, Scientific American, March 25, 2014
The next big utility transformation; Chris Nelder, Smart Planet, April 16, 2013
World FIT News
Amid dipping power reserves, gov't mulls higher installation cap for solar projects; Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo, InterAksyon.com, April 17, 2014
4/22/14
RE News: Energy
Creating Cleaner Air in Ontario: Province Has Eliminated Coal-Fired Generation; Ontario Ministry of Energy, April 15, 2014
Policy News: Community RE
The role of energy co-ops; Craig Morris, Renewables International, April 22, 2014
World FIT News
Is The New York Times Missing The Decade's Most Affirmative Climate-and-Energy Story?; Charles Komanoff, Carbon Tax Center, April 16, 2014
Introduction of feed-in-tariff in renewable energy on cards; The Blangladesh Chronicle, April 13, 2014
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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
Note: OREP is no longer an active organization. We chose to leave our website up for the time being for the archival value it provides. 
Oregonians for Renewable Energy Progress