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RNP Urges NW Leaders to Follow Colorado’s Lead: Colorado Expands Renewable Energy Standard

The region’s leading renewable energy advocacy group, Renewable Northwest Project (RNP), applauds Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper for signing Senate Bill 252 into law today. RNP encourages Northwest leaders to follow Colorado’s example towards building a cleaner energy future.

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PGE Announces New Wind Farm in SE Washington

Portland, Ore. – Yesterday the Portland General Electric Company (PGE) announced plans to construct a new wind farm in Southeastern Washington. In addition to a new natural gas plant in Boardman, Oregon, PGE has acquired the development rights to phase two of the Lower Snake River wind farm near Dayton, Washington, northeast of Walla Walla. The power plants represent PGE's choice for the least cost, least risk resources to help meet customer energy needs and the Oregon Renewable Portfolio Standard.

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RNP Reaction to Chairman Wellinghoff’s Resignation from FERC

The Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Jon Wellinghoff, submitted his resignation via letter to President Barack Obama on May 29th, stating that he will stay in his position until a new commissioner is confirmed.

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RNP Leads BPA Rate Case Settlement

The region’s leading renewable energy advocacy organization, Renewable Northwest Project, is pleased to announce that on May 15, BPA rate case parties came to a settlement agreement regarding the operation and rates for renewable energy resource integration in the Northwest. The settlement agreement will allow the parties to move forward in addressing integration issues in a constructive and collaborative manner.

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News Highlights

New Report: Over $9 Billion Invested In Oregon Renewable Resources

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Businesses Urge Governor Inslee to Extend Renewable Sales and Use Tax Exemption

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Renewable energy standard works

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Wind energy industry poised to increase velocity in Oregon

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Clean energy advocates provide action plan for climate change solutions

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Advocates, Businesses and Citizens Call for More Solar Power

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RNP Commends PacifiCorp for Modernizing Grid, Saving Consumers Money

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Events

WoWE/Solar Oregon Networking Social and Presentation

June 18, 2013, Portland, OR
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Annual Renewable Energy Project Tour

July 13, 2013, Wasco, OR
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SolWest Fair

July 26, 2013 - July 28, 2013, John Day, 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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From The Director
J. Rachel Shimshak Director

Just as the creation of BPA's world-renowned federal hydro system brought jobs, economic vitality and clean energy to benefit our region, BPA's efforts to include new renewable resources into our electricity supply—such as solar, wind and geothermal - have continued the Northwest legacy of harnessing abundant diverse, clean resources to benefit regional customers. As we celebrate BPA's past and present accomplishments, we look forward to future opportunities to benefit our region's economy, communities and environment.

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