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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 2012
10/29/12
US FIT News

A better (more cost effective) mousetrap? How much do U.S. tax benefits cost per kWh of solar production?; Michael Mendelsohn, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, October 19, 2012

10/26/12
FIT Presentations

Our Solar Future; Richared Perez, COP15, February 2010

Resources: Energy | Climate Change

Solar and Wind Energy Provide 100% New US Electrical Capacity in September; Kenneth Bosson, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, October 24, 2012

Schools Raise the Roof on Solar Energy; Bill Scanlon, NREL, October 17, 2012

The Pine Beetle Problem: Making Renewable Energy Lemonade from Biomass Lemons; Bruce Dorminey, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, October 12, 2012

Department of Energy Releases New Online Renewable Energies Map; Michael Harris, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, January 31, 2012

10/25/12
World FIT News

British NGOs Propose Precedent-Setting Feed-in Tariffs for Energy Efficiency; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, October 18, 2012

10/18/12
OREP in the News

GUEST VIEWPOINT: Promoting renewable energy means more jobs; Ray Neff, The Register Guard, October 18, 2011

Resources: Videos

Alan Simpson talks about renewable energy; Alan Simpson, former MP, Nottingham South, UK, October 30, 2011 (7:45)

Wey Valley Solar scheme at Rodborough School, Surrey; Andrew Smith, Headteacher Rodborough School Milford, October 28, 2011

World FIT News

How the German System of Feed-in Tariffs is More Egalitarian than the US System of Tax Subsidies; Jeffrey Michel, wind-works.org, October 10, 2012

More energy from renewable sources by 2015; Premalatha Jayaraman, the Sundaily, October 11, 2012

Non Conventional Renewable Energy Tariff Announcement; Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, October 8, 2012

Japan to Create Guidelines on Methane-Fueled Power Generation; Power Industry News, 2012

US FIT News

Feed-In-Tariff Slowly Catches on in the U.S.; Critical Systems, Inc, October 4, 2012

10/15/12
Resources: Energy | Climate Change

Wind Power Adds Jobs and Increases Wealth in Rural Communities; Marsha W. Johnston, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, October 12, 2012

Treasury Dept. Fingers Solarcity in Exploration of the Dark Underbelly of Solar Leasing; John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, October 10, 2012

World FIT News

City Utilities Push Germany's Switch to Renewables; Robin Yapp, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, October 4, 2012

How Grid Parity (Among Other Fallacies) Almost Killed The Solar Industry...; Paula Mints, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, October 12, 2012

Germany Plans Cap on Renewables, Energy Switch to Save $736 Billion by 2050; Stefan Nicola, Bloomberg, October 11, 2012

Debate Continues in Germany over Cost to Ratepayers for Renewable Energy Incentives; Stefan Nicola and Tino Andresen, Bloomberg, October 12, 2012

10/09/12
World FIT News

German Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity Falls While Renewable Generation Rises; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, October 3, 2012

US FIT News

View: Renewable Energy Too Important to be Dismissed; Al Rosen, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, September 27, 2012

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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