OSEIA is partnering with Renewable Northwest to find solutions to several land use challenges. For projects going through the Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) process, it is expensive, time consuming, and requires unnecessary studies for noise, volcanoes and earthquakes. OSEIA supports HB 2329 which would raise the size of project required to go through EFSC and allow projects to choose the county or EFSC route.
Read MoreFor those of you who are new to Oregon’s solar industry or want to engage more, here are five ways you can show up for your industry!
Read MoreOSEIA is stronger with engaged board members, we want to thank all of our current and past board members for your commitment to OSEIA over the years.
Read MoreOSEIA members have been installing solar panels on public buildings for years, but everyone has a story of a project that cut the solar project in the end. The requirement currently has no enforcement mechanism, leaving projects all over the state unbuilt.
Read MoreHB 2618, which creates a solar rebate grant program to replace the RETC, got its first public hearing on February 28th. The hearing was strong – Rep. Brock Smith (R – Port Orford) testified in support of the bill as did OSEIA members Tom Kelly, James Reismiller and Newt Loken.
Read MoreOSEIA is starting the year off strong. While the board passed a conservative budget for the year, we have already exceeded projections in some areas and are on track to meet projections in other areas.
Read MoreOSEIA had a full house at our annual member meeting with most OSEIA members having a presence at the meeting.
Read MoreThe Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA) has created an infographic to demonstrate the benefits and policy needs of the four solar markets in Oregon. “This educational tool details the importance of the four solar markets and the need for supportive state policy in each” says Angela Crowley-Koch, Executive Director of OSEIA.
Read MoreAmerica now has over 242,000 solar workers, according to the National Solar Jobs Census 2018. These jobs are providing clean, affordable, renewable energy in all 50 states.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy expects to have two vacancies on the Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC). The EFSC is made up of seven volunteer members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Read MorePortland General Electric’s next big renewable energy resource will be a unique combination of wind, solar and battery energy storage in Eastern Oregon, the utility announced Wednesday.
Read MoreGreetings from OSEIA! Our mighty staff of three would like to share the highlights of OSEIA’s 2018 work as we begin again this year. Our new Executive Director, Angela Crowley-Koch has been with OSEIA for just over two months and has hit the ground running!
Read MoreHB 2020, the Clean Energy Jobs bill, will receive public hearings around the state starting today, February 15th. The bill creates a Cap-and-Invest program to limit the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. There are three opportunities for your voice to be heard:
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Read MoreLast week the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) heard public comment on proposed rules that would ban large solar projects from class 1 and 2 soils (essentially, the Willamette Valley) and place serious restrictions on class 3 and 4 soils.
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