Where’s the real threat of higher rates coming from? A: Not clean energy.
Posted on May 10, 2007 by oregoncub
Tags, Climate and Conservation, Legislative & Political
The Industrial Customers of Northwest Utilities, better known as ICNU, has been opposing SB 838, the Renewable Energy Standard (or RES), Oregon’s chance to build an electricity system composed of 25% renewable resources by 2025, on the grounds that rates might go... Read More »
Only One Hurdle Remains for Renewable Energy Standard Bill—Let’s Clear It!
Posted on May 3, 2007 by oregoncub
Tags, Climate and Conservation, Legislative & Political
The Renewable Energy Standard Bill, SB 838, has passed out of committee in the Oregon House and will be headed for the floor soon. If passed, Oregon will produce 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by the year 2025,... Read More »
Call Your Representative and Make a Difference for Earth Day
Posted on April 19, 2007 by oregoncub
Tags, Climate and Conservation, Legislative & Political
Two critical bills need your help to pass the Oregon House. Put some action into your Earth Day by calling on your legislator to support Clean Energy and the creation of a Global Warming Commission.
CLEAN ENERGY
The Renewable Energy Standard Bill... Read More »
Renewable Energy Standard Passes in Oregon Senate
Posted on April 12, 2007 by oregoncub
Tags, Climate and Conservation, Legislative & Political
Great news from Salem! The Renewable Energy Standard, Senate Bill 838, sailed though the Senate earlier this week with a vote of 20 to 10. This puts the bill in a strong position going forward to the Oregon House, where... Read More »
CUB Tackles Telecommunications Issues in Salem
Posted on April 5, 2007 by oregoncub
Tags, Legislative & Political, Telecommunications and CUB Connects
We have spoken most recently and most often in CUB Online about the clean energy legislation CUB is advocating in Salem, but we also are working hard at the Capitol on telecommunications issues. Today we want to share with you... Read More »
What’s In a Name? Renewable Energy Standard Bill Passes Out of Committee
Posted on March 27, 2007 by oregoncub
Tags, Climate and Conservation, Legislative & Political
Great news for clean energy supporters! With a new name (or number, that is), plus an addendum supporting increased energy efficiency programs, the Renewable Energy Standard bill passed out of Committee on Tuesday of this week. As you may remember,... Read More »