Oregon's Energy Strategy Aims for Affordable, Reliable Clean Energy Future
Oregon is at a pivotal moment in its energy policy, with a clear roadmap outlined in the state's first-ever Oregon Energy Strategy. This strategy emphasizes scaling up affordable and reliable clean energy to meet growing demand, protect residents from rising oil and gas prices, and create family-wage jobs. The strategy, commissioned by the Oregon Legislature, identifies clean energy as the most cost-effective way to power the state across various sectors. It highlights the potential for significant job creation, particularly in the construction trades, as the state aims to meet its 100% clean electricity by 2040 law.