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.
July 2013
07/25/13
RE News: Solar
New Community Projects Provide Solar Energy in Minnesota; Christopher Minott, Renewable Energy World, July 25, 2013
America now has more solar energy workers than coal miners; Michael Graham Richard, Mother Nature Network, Apr 26 2013
Solar Energy: This Is What a Disruptive Technology Looks Like; Brian McConnell, Armchair Economics, April 24, 2013
RE News: Energy
European Investment Bank Cuts Lending to Fossil Plants, Supports Renewables; Tildy Bayar, Renewable Energy World, July 25, 2013
07/24/13
Policy News: World Fit News
Spanish feed-in tariffs – a wrapup; Craig Morris, RenewablesInternational, July 22, 2013
RE News: Energy
Where Clean Energy Is Best Isn't Always Most Productive; Greentech Media, July 24, 2013
Why 100% Renewable Energy?; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, July 17, 2013
07/19/13
Policy Basics: Oregon's Feed-in Tariff
New Database Provides a Window into Public Utility Commissions in all 50 U.S. States; Advanced Energy Economy, July 16, 2013
07/18/13
Policy News: World FIT News
Thailand Adding 1,000 MW of Solar with New Feed-in Tariffs; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, July 18, 2013
RE News: Energy
Renewables and California's heat wave; Craig Morris, Renwables International, July 2, 2013
SolarShare Poised to Become Largest Solar Power Cooperative in North America; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, July 10, 2013
RE News: Wind
Xcel Chooses Wind Power As Money Saver; Pete Danko, EarthTechling, July 18, 2013
07/5/13
RE News: Wind
Urban Wind Another Example--Union City Indiana; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, June 29, 2013
Making Small Wind Work Takes Big Planning; Pete Danko, earthtechling.com
Policy News: US FIT News
Will Virginia's feed-in tariff work?; Todd Griset, Energy Policy Update, May 31, 2013
RE News: Energy
Study quantifies New England distributed generation, growth; Todd Griset, Energy Policy Update, June 12, 2013
Policy News: World FIT News
100% Renewable Energy And Beyond!; Thomas, Clean Technica, June 26, 2013
07/2/13
Policy News: Oregon FIT News
Governor Kitzhaber's 10-Year Energy Action Plan moves forward; Albany Tribune, June 25, 2013
Policy News: World FIT News
Philippines Ramps Up Renewable Energy; Kara Santos, Jakarta Globe, May 30, 2013
RE News: Energy
Lucid hits Portland project stretch run, lands key investor; Andy Giegerich, Sustainable Business Oregon, June 6, 2013
07/1/13
Policy News: RE Policy Innovation
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Solar Legislation* (*Ask CSU); Nora Caley, Solar Industry Magazine, June 6, 2013
Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker; Center for the New Energy Economy, Colorado State
Udall Introduces Bill to Encourage Colorado Communities to Develop Solar Energy Projects; Press Release, June 26, 2013
Policy News: US FIT News
Los Angeles Kicks Off Solar FIT Program; SI Staff, Solar Industry Magazine, June 27, 2013
Policy News: World FIT News
Two Steps Forward, One Back: Ontario Cancels Feed-in Tariffs for Large Projects; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, June 7, 2013
RE News: Energy
Nuclear Reactor Down with Leak During Serious California Heat Wave: Reactor Not Available When Needed—Becomes "Intermittent and Not Predictable"; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, July 1, 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
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. 
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