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.
March 2012
03/26/12
Reports
Solar Power Generation in the US: Too expensive, or a bargain?; Richard Perez, Ken Zweibel, Thomas Hoff, September 2011
New study finds cancelling the Green Energy Act would have little effect on electricity prices in Ontario; Tim Weiss, Julia Kilpatrick, Pembina Institutue, July 6, 2011
03/22/12
World FIT News
Ontario Slashes FiT for Solar, Wind; Renewable Energy World Editors, March 22, 2012
German Policy Could Make Solar in America "Wunderbar"; John Farrell, March 20, 2012
Japan's Renewables FiT Risks Delay, but Megasolar Plans Still Moving Ahead; James Montgomery, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, March 19, 2012
Energy | Climate Change
Policy Innovation
Vermont's Solar Deal: One Small State Makes a Big Solar Impact; Meg Cichon, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, March 19, 2012
03/20/12
Reports
Rooftop Revolution: Changing Everything with Cost-Effective Local Solar; John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, March 2012
World FIT News
The German switch from nuclear to renewables – myths and facts; Craig Morris, Renewables International, March 9, 2012
Is the End of Renewables Nigh as Fukushima Anniversary Nears?; Paul Gipe, March 8, 2012
Energy | Climate Change
Study: Grid Parity for Solar in North Carolina; Herman Trabish, greentechMedia, March 16, 2012
03/16/12
US FIT News
Rooftop Revolution: Changing Everything with Cost-Effective Local Solar; John Farrell, Energy Self-Reliant States, March 6, 2012
Energy | Climate Change
Minnesota Electricity Could Be 100% Renewable, 100% Local; John Farrell, March 13, 2012
World FIT News
London council estates get solar revamp: Brixton & Westminster solar schemes aim to help reduce energy bills for tenants in social housing; Jessica Shankleman, BusinessGreen, March 1, 2012
03/09/12
OREP in the News
Oregon's solar feed-in tariff program gets an update; Lee van der Voo, Sustainable Business Oregon, February 22, 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