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.
December 2013
12/31/13
Policy News:
Community RE
Please, in My Backyard: How renewable energy cooperatives advanced citizen involvment in the Germany energy transition; Andreas Wieg, Heinrich Böll Stiftung, December 2013
World FIT News
European Court of Justice "Vent De Colère!"; Karl-Friedrich Lenz (under European and German energy law), Lenz Blog, December 22, 2013
Clearing up another myth about German energy policy: net-metering is not replacing the feed-in tariff; Diane Moss, Renewables 100 Policy Institute, December 12 2013
Policy Basics: Reports
Power and Profits in the Hands of the People: Lessons Learned from Germany's Rural Renewable Energy Renaissance; Diane Moss, Renewables 100 Policy Institute, November 2012
The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2013; Mycle Schneider and Antony Froggatt, Heinrich Böll Stiftung, July 11, 2013
US FIT News
City Commission will not add to feed-in tariff in 2014; Christopher Curry, Gainseville.com/The Gaineseville Sun, December 19, 2013
12/28/13
US FIT News
Time to Break Free of Net-Metering; We Need a "FIT" Policy for Renewable Energy to Soar; Paul Gipe, National Geographic Blog, December 26, 2013
Policy News: World FIT News | RE News: Energy
Former BP Geologist: Peak Oil Is Here and It Will 'Break Economies'; Nafeez Ahmed, Guardian UK, December 27, 2013
RE News: Energy
New Energy Struggles on Its Way to Markets; Matthew L. Wald, New York Times, December 27, 2013
Postcard from the Future: 122% Wind Power in Denmark; America's Power Plan Renewable Energy World, December 11, 2013
Ontario publishes electricity plan for 2025; Craig Morris, Renewables International, December 18, 2013
Policy News: Community RE
Dutch Wind Turbine Purchase Sets World Crowdfunding Record; Tildy Bayar, Renewable Energy World, September 24, 2013
12/27/13
RE News: Wind
Wind Power, Wildlife Can Get Along, Birders Say; Pete Danko, EarthTechling, December 16, 2013
Policy News: World FIT News
British Announce "Strike Price" for Renewables & Renewable Heat; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, December 4, 2013
Policy News: RE Policy Innovation
Something to copy from Germany: transparency of energy data; Craig Morris, Energy Transition: The German Energiewende, December 4, 2013
RE News: Energy
Socrates didn't invent solar architecture: Review of John Perlin's Let it Shine; Craig Morris, Renewables International, December 3, 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
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