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Columbia Gorge Community College Trains Workforce to Match Industry Innovation

Regional partners recently gathered for the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Partners Summit to discuss and support the school's renowned Renewable Energy Technology (RET) program. The Summit was held on the banks of the great Columbia River at the Maryhill Museum of Art: a regional cultural treasure and unique renewable energy success story.

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RNP Editorial: Clean energy best for state

Renewable energy resources are an important part of Washington’s past, and are demonstrating new benefits that can positively shape our future economy, communities and environment.

Taxpayers deserve the truth about energy sources and policies that shape how they are used.

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Congratulations to First Wind on Palouse Wind Project

RNP member, First Wind, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its Palouse Wind Project in Whitman County, Washington. The project, expected to be fully operational by year end, will have the capability to produce 105 MWs of power. It is expected to create 100-200 jobs during construction and will generate approximately $12 million in property tax revenues over the next 20 years to benefit the community.

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Guest column by RNP's Jeff Fox: "NorthWestern Energy’s supply plan and Montana’s energy future"

Every two years, NorthWestern Energy, the electricity supplier for most Bozeman-area residents, submits a Supply Procurement Plan to the Montana Public Service Commission. The plan provides a snapshot of the energy resources the utility currently uses, as well as a 20-year outlook on the utility’s future plans and operating conditions.

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News Highlights

Renewable Northwest Project Responds to New BPA Wind Curtailments

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Salmon may benefit from spilling excess water

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BLM Approves Enhanced Geothermal Systems Demonstration Project

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Guest column: Why Montana needs transmission line projects

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Renewable Northwest Project Responds to BPA FERC Filing on Over-Generation Policy

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Renewable Energy Advocates Deem BPA Response on Over-generation Incomplete

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Gallery: Ten energy leaders to watch in 2012

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Renewable Northwest Project Responds Favorably to Report Draft on Wind Farms and Human Health

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Uncle Sam took up the challenge in the year of ‘33

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Stable contracts for wind power help ratepayers

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Events

Small Wind Overview & Site Assessor Training

May 14, 2012 - May 18, 2012, Portland, OR
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Residential Solar Hot Water Workshop

May 19, 2012, Missoula, MT
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Renewable Energy Technology (RET) Information Session

May 23, 2012, The Dalles, OR
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These are just the most recent events. See our full listing of events for more information.
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Video - $5.4 Billion Renewable Energy Investment in Oregon Economy

Renewable energy companies have invested $5.4 billion dollars in Oregon.
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From The Director
<p> <p> &lt;p&gt; &amp;lt;div&amp;gt; &amp;amp;lt;div&amp;amp;gt; J. Rachel Shimshak&amp;amp;lt;/div&amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;lt;div&amp;amp;gt; Executive Director&amp;amp;lt;/div&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;</p></p>
J. Rachel Shimshak Director
As important as energy is to our economy and quality of life, it isn't surprising that energy issues are in the news on a daily basis these days. Dependence on foreign energy suppliers and on fossil fuels - which contribute to climate change - is not a strategy that is sustainable for our needs. Ultimately, a clean, secure, homegrown energy future will be needed to revitalize our economy and sustain us for the long-term.
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