RNP Press Release Archive
RNP Press Release
New Report: Over $9 Billion Invested In Oregon Renewable Resources
April 22, 2013
Salem, OR – A new report issued today on Earth Day by the region’s leading renewable energy advocacy organization shows that the amount of investment in renewable energy manufacturing and projects in Oregon now totals over $9 billion. Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) analyzed 2012 state economic development data and found that the $9 billion of cumulative investment in the state has resulted in a total of 3,200 MW’s of clean power generation, contributing over $79 million in cumulative public revenue to local communities. It is also estimated that over 4,600 jobs have been created in the renewable energy industry.
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Businesses Urge Governor Inslee to Extend Renewable Sales and Use Tax Exemption
April 18, 2013
Olympia, WA – 13 renewable energy companies and advocacy groups issued a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee today urging support of Senate Bill 5896. If passed, the bill would extend the renewable sales and use tax exemption, which has provided a tangible incentive for clean energy businesses to locate their projects in the state. The policy will otherwise expire in June.
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Renewable Northwest Project Announces LEED® Gold Certification
April 3, 2013
Portland, Ore. -The region’s leading renewable energy advocacy group, Renewable Northwest Project (RNP), announced today that its office has been LEED® Gold certified. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.
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Renewable Northwest Project Announces New Hire
February 28, 2013
Portland, Ore. - The region’s leading renewable energy advocacy group, Renewable Northwest Project, today announced that Varner Seaman has joined the group in the role of Policy Director. In this position, he will work to advance policies for renewable energy in the Northwest with key decision makers.
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Advocates, Businesses and Citizens Call for More Solar Power
February 13, 2013
Olympia, WA – Despite its rainy reputation, Washington has a lot of solar potential, and today, the legislature took the first step to expanding consumer access to solar energy in the state. The House Environment Committee heard public testimony for a bill (HB 1106/SB 5707) that would make solar cheaper and more accessible to thousands of Washington homeowners, small businesses, nonprofits, schools and local governments.
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Renewable Northwest Project Announces New Hire
February 8, 2013
Portland, Ore. (February 7, 2013) - The region’s leading renewable energy advocacy group, Renewable Northwest Project, today announced that Amy Baird has joined the group as Communications Manager. In this role, she will support RNP’s advocacy goals with strategic communications and active engagement with regional reporters.
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Renewable Advocates Welcome New BPA Administrator Bill Drummond
January 16, 2013
Portland, Ore. – The region's leading renewable energy advocacy organization today welcomed the announcement by US Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu of Bill Drummond as the new Bonneville Power Administrator. BPA is a federal agency that markets 40% of the region's power and owns and operates over 70% of the region's transmission.
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