OR: Energy Policy
New BLM rule creates opportunities for conservation in OR
Conservation and public access are on equal footing with other considerations for Bureau of Land Management lands under a recently announced rule…
Rejection of AK mining road seen as victory for national parks across U.S.
The Biden administration has blocked a mining road in Alaska and public lands proponents see the move as a win for national parks around the country…
Carbon emissions found from Columbia River Basin dams
A new report found four dams in the Columbia River Basin are big emitters of methane. Research from the organization Tell The Dam Truth showed the …
Bills in Congress seek to nix conservation in BLM Public Lands Rule
Bills in Congress would throw out comments for a proposed rule that would prioritize conservation and restoration on U.S. Bureau of Land Management …
Rural Electric Co-ops Get $11 Billion Boost to Go Green
The Biden administration is dispersing $11 billion in loans and grants for rural electric cooperatives to go green. The programs are designed to …
Report Provides Guidelines for Siting Renewables Responsibly in OR
Oregon needs more renewable energy but also should be aware of where it sites new projects. A new report provided guidelines for choosing the best …
New Rule Could Spur More Conservation on BLM Lands
A proposed rule from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management could raise conservation up as a priority on the land it manages. Under the proposal…
'Atomic Bamboozle' Documents 'False Promises' of New Nuclear Tech
A film premiering this week tackles the potential harms of the nuclear industry. Portland State University professor emeritus Jan Haaken directed …
NW Energy Experts in DC Talking Grid Update, Saving Fish
Northwest energy experts and conservation leaders are in Washington, D.C. to urge policymakers to invest in modernizing the region's power grid…
Gas Pipeline Expansion Would Hurt NW Climate Goals, Say Opponents
Environmental groups want West Coast governors to speak out against the expansion of a gas pipeline in the region. The Canadian company T-C Energy is …
Transmission Lines: Often Ignored, But Key to NW's Renewable Future
Oregon is pursuing an aggressive climate plan to switch to renewable energy sources, but it faces one often overlooked issue: enough high-voltage …
Oregon Ranks in Top 10 for Green Buildings
Oregon is high on the list of states focused on sustainable building practices, according to a new report. The state comes in at number 10 in U.S…