October 6, 2024

Oregon

EV Policy Recommendations Take Shape in Oregon
A state-led advisory group examining Oregon's EV infrastructure needs is zeroing in on a set of policy recommendations for Gov. Kate Brown.
Study Proposes New Capacity Treatment for Oregon
Oregon should recognize the capacity contributions of all resources including variable renewables, according to a report commissioned by the state PUC.
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Oregon PUC Plans Take on Decarbonization
A special public meeting of the Oregon PUC illustrated the complexity of issues at play when putting a decarbonization plan into practice.
Hydrogen: 21st Century’s ‘Oil’?
Chances are good that hydrogen will be a big part of the story of the power industry’s efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
PacifiCorp Faces Class Action over Wildfire Response
A class action suit against PacifiCorp alleges the utility failed to de-energize power lines that contributed to a set of wildfires in Oregon.
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High Fire Danger Prompts First Oregon PSPS Event
Portland General Electric pre-emptively cut power to about 5,000 customers in the first public safety power shutoffs to affect Oregon.
Oregon PUC Looks to Modernize Direct Access
Oregon regulators are grappling with how to modernize the state’s direct access program to accommodate a rapidly changing energy landscape.
In Rare Surprise, FERC Declines to Act on Jordan Cove
FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee voted not to act on the Jordan Cove LNG export facility, resulting in a surprise at tightly scripted open meetings.
Patchwork of Carbon Policies Troubles Western EIM
A carbon workshop hosted by the EIM underscored how West Coast and Intermountain states can be uneasy partners in CAISO’s real-time market.
An End to the Universal Service Model?
The increasing number of billion-dollar wildfires, floods and hurricanes has some suggesting an end to the universal service model.

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