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Recent News

RNP Responds to WSJ & Media Trend: Truths About Wind Energy & Carbon Reduction

In response to a recent Wall Street Journal column by Robert Bryce, RNP developed the following statement and set of science-based resources to dispel myths and misinformation projected by the article. We invite you to join us in spreading the truth about wind and renewable energy.
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Wind Energy Advocate Victory at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Portland, Ore. (August 20, 2010) – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced the rejection of a Puget Sound Energy proposal to levy a new charge on wind generation in its service territory. Advocates including the Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) argued that the charges proposed by Puget were discriminatory and did not reflect the actual costs of accommodating wind power on the grid.
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Sustainable Business Oregon Column by RNP's Ken Dragoon

Sustainable Business Oregon recently lauched a column by RNP's Research Director, Ken Dragoon, entitled The Vision for a Sustainable Future.
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Energy advocates cheer Vestas decision

This week Christina Williams of the Portland Business Journal ran an article on energy advocates' positive response to the Vestas decision to move their North American headquarters to Portland.  The article includes quotes from Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Oregon State Rep. Jules Kopel Bailey and Rachel Shimshak of RNP.
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News Highlights

RNP's Concerns With ODFW Sage-Grouse Plan Draft

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RNP Editorial - Moving Toward a Renewable Future

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RNP and Sustainable Industries Partner On Clean Energy Series

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New Study Sheds Light on U.S. Wind Power Market

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ODFW Releases Updated Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan for Public Comment

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RNP Releases Sage-Grouse Report

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Events

Oregon Best Fest '10

September 13, 2010, Portland, OR
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Renewable Energy Markets Conference

October 19, 2010 - October 22, 2010, Portland, OR
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Washington Future Energy Conference

November 9, 2010 - November 10, 2010, Seattle, WA
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These are just the most recent events. See our full listing of events for more information.
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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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