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.
November 2012
11/09/12
US FIT News
How New England Can Eliminate Oil Use For Single Family Homes for Less Than We're Spending on Solar PV; Chris Williams, HeatSpring/RenewableEnergyWorld.com, November 8, 2012
Energy|Climate Change
Federal Report Quantifies PV Solar 'Soft Costs'; Ucilia Wang, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, November 9, 2012
Iceland—an Example of the High Penetration of Renewables in the Modern Era; Paul Gipe, wind-works.org, November 6, 2012
More clean energy 'essential for Scotland'; the Scottish Goverment (thanks to Paul Gipe for the link), October 30, 2012
30-Year-Old Solar Module Performing to Factory Specs; Tom Jackson, RenewableEnergyWorld.com, October 26, 2012
U.S. Solar Employment Faces Bright Future as Wind Jobs Flutter; Ehren Goossens, Bloomberg/RenewableEnergyWorld.com, October 25, 2012
Wind power surpasses hydro for the first time ever in Northwest region; Ted Sickinger, The Oregonian, October 23, 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