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.
May 2014
5/27/14
RE News: Wind
Study: wind farms reduce carbon emissions at negligible cost; The Fifth Estate, May 8, 2014
RE News: Energy
State Energy Plan Would Alter New York Utilities; Matthew L. Waldmay, New York Times, May 4, 2014
Policy News: Community RE
US DOE's $15 Million Push to Expand Affordable, Community Solar; Emily Hois, Renewable Energy World, April 25, 2014
5/15/14
US FiT News
How to Phase Out Incentives and Grow Solar Energy; John Farrell, Grist, May 5, 2014
The Value of Solar: Old Wine in New Bottles; Toby D. Couture, E3 Analytics
May 12, 2014
World FiT News
Ontario Once a Leader Lost Its Way--But the Results are Here to Stay; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, May 9, 2014
5/3/14
US FiT News
An Enormous Question for 'Solar Choice'; John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, April 9, 2014
As feed-in tariff takes a backseat, solar industry adjusts; Anthony Clark, The Gainesville Sun (via wind-works.or), April 26, 2014
RE News: Energy
Worried about carbon emissions? Forget nuclear: Let's talk about energy, not just electricity; Craig Morris, Renewables International, April 26, 2014
Policy News: Community RE
The One Thing Obama's Climate Policy Can't Leave Out; John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, June 20, 2013
5/2/14
Policy News: RE Policy Innovation
Minnesota's Value of Solar; John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, April 9, 2014
Policy Basics: Reports
Minnesota's Value of Solar: Can a Northern State's New Solar Policy Defuse Distributed Generation Battles?; John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, 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
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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