RNP News & Reports

Legislature Considering Bills That Would Dramatically Erode Oregon's Leadership Position on Clean Energy
A pair of bills being considered by the Oregon Senate would deliver a painful one-two punch to Oregon's clean energy economy. The effect of these bills, if passed with proposed amendments, would send shockwaves through Oregon’s green energy economy and associated job market.
See RNP's press release from 6/10/09.

Oregon's Business Energy Tax Credit:  It Works!
The BETC is good for the economy and good for the environment.
See RNP's fact sheet on the benefits of BETC.

Northwest News

New Washington Renewable Energy Analysis Available
RNP has gathered current economic data on 4 of the wind projects in Washington, as well as data on Washington utility progress in meeting the renewable energy standard,
Find the new Washington info here.

RNP Seeks Summer Intern
Interested in gaining some experience in the arena of renewable energy advocacy? RNP is now accepting applications for our summer internship. Application deadline is March 31st.
Click here for the application details.

Look who's buying
green power now!

Who's New...
US Digital, Vancouver, WA
Sharp Microelectronics of the
     Americas, Camas, WA
Sharp Laboratories of America,
    Camas, WA
Cascade Peak Spirits, Ashland, OR
Weisinger’s of Ashland, Ashland, OR
Port of Vancouver, USA,
    Vancouver, WA
Southern Oregon University,
    Ashland, OR
National Center for Conservation
    Science and Policy, Ashland, OR
Davis & Cline Gallery, Ashland, OR
Oregon Cabaret Theatre,
    Ashland, OR
Elephants Delicatessen, Portland, OR
The Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR
Glass Alchemy, Portland, OR

Look over the entire list here!

More News...

RNP Applauds Court Decision to Affirm Permit for Kittitas Valley Wind Power Project
See RNP's press statement from 11/20/08

RNP Releases Powerful Choices Report Shows Nearly 150,000 Customers Voluntarily Purchasing Renewable Energy In the NW
See RNP's press release from 11/17/08

Taskkforce Finalizes Oregon Wind Siting Guidelines
Download the Siting Guidelines.
Read the joint letter on the guidelines here.

OPUC Rules in Favor of Third Party Solar Energy Projects
See RNP's press release from 7/31/08