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 usually find them here first.

December 2011

12/29/11
World FIT News

22+ GWp power generation in the hands of German citizens; Karl-Heinz Remmers, pv magazine, December 23, 2011

Clinton Climate Initiative Focuses on the South African Sun; Simply Green, October 27, 2009 (An older article but still relavent)

Germany sets shining example in providing a harvest for the world; Ashley Seager, The Guardian, July 23, 2007 (another older article but the arguments continue to prove successful...)

12/27/11
World FIT News

America and Germany Getting Their Clean Energy Just Desserts; John Farrell, Renewable Energy World, December 2, 2011

Feed-in Tariffs Best to Deal with Climate Change Says IPCC Working Group III Renewables; Paul Gipe, Renewable Energy World Contributor, November 8, 2011

U.S. Climate Negotiator Calls for Feed-in Tariffs; John Farrell, Energy Self-Reliant States, December 7, 2011

Feed-in Tariffs: The Proven Road NOT Taken…Why?; Peter Lynch, Renewable Energy World Contributor, November 23, 2011

12/26/11
Action Bulletin December 09, 2011

• 12/13/2011 Informal PUC Workshop on the Value of Solar PV
• 01/12/2012 January Open Conference Call w/OR Representative Jules Bailey, and Jeff
       Bissonnette, Organizing Diretor, Citizens Utility Board OREP Updates

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OREP's Vision for a sustainable energy future includes:

• Solar panels on neighborhood homes, small businesses, houses of worship, and schools
• Average Oregonians investing in and producing renewable energy, and earning a reasonable return on their investment
• Local lenders financing renewable energy projects in rural and urban Oregon communities, recirculating energy dollars closer to home
• Stable and flourishing renewable energy industries with living wage jobs
• Widespread support among voters for a renewable energy plan they participate in and benefit from directly