Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek this week told agencies in her state to rush permits for wind and solar projects before they lose federal subsidies. Kotek, a Democrat, signed an executive …
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Energy
Oregon to accelerate siting of renewable energy projects to beat Trump’s incentive deadline
by Lindaby LindaOregon is preparing to fast-track solar and wind permits to take advantage of federal tax credits before they expire next year, in response to an executive order signed Monday by …
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Energy
Oregon Accelerates Green Energy Projects Before Trump Phase-Out of Tax Credits — ProPublica
by Lindaby LindaThis article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Oregon Gov. …
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Amid rising demand for electricity, Oregon must urgently upgrade its aging transmission lines. But on October 2, 2025 the Trump administration said it’s canceling more than $400 million in energy …
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Energy
BPA will get power of wave energy harnessed at Oregon State University test site
by Lindaby LindaAn informational sign at Driftwood Beach State Park on the Oregon Coast describes PacWave, the wave energy testing facility that runs under and offshore from the park. (Photo by MIchelle …
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By the fall of next year, Oregon State University’s new wave-energy testing facility off the coast of Newport could be kicking out its first volts of electricity as companies begin …
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Construction
Central Oregon faces skilled trade shortage as industry leaders call for actionÂ
by Lindaby LindaREDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon is bracing for a critical shortage of skilled trade workers—a challenge that experts warn could affect housing affordability, infrastructure projects, and long-term economic growth.  According …