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Clean Energy & Global Warming Solutions

Oregon is blessed with plentiful resources to tackle our energy problems, but today Oregon is dependent on fossil fuels. That means we’re stuck with volatile and rising energy prices, dependence on unstable parts of the world, and rising temperatures as fossil fuel pollution warms the planet.  It’s clear that we need to take control of our energy future and get our country on a path toward energy independence.

That's where our homegrown energy resources come in. The cheapest and cleanest energy resource is energy conservation and efficiency, and our state is already a leader in saving energy through energy-efficient building practices. The Portland metro area leads the nation in per-capita ownership of energy-saving hybrid cars.

In addition, we have a unique abundance of renewable energy resources. Areas around the Columbia Gorge and in northeastern and southeastern Oregon have excellent wind energy potential. The Oregon Coast has some of the best wave energy sites in the world. Much of eastern Oregon has high potential for geothermal energy. And even the rainiest parts of our state get more sun than Germany, a world leader in solar power.

American Energy Freedom

To solve global warming and grow green jobs, America needs to repower with clean energy like wind, solar, and energy efficiency. That's why Environment Oregon and our federation of 27 other state-based groups across the country are calling on Congress to pass comprehensive clean energy reform this year. Learn more.

Clean Energy Made in Oregon

Oregon has already become America's clean energy capitol. But now is not the time to rest on our laurels. The stakes are too high for global warming. The opportunity is too great not to capitalize on more clean energy jobs and businesses. That's why Environment Oregon is working to make even more homes more energy efficient, to put solar panels on more roofs, to find appropriate community-based places for new wind farms, and to manufacture more streetcars and plug-in cars right here. Learn more.






CLEAN ENERGY CAMPAIGNS

American Energy Freedom Made in Oregon

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energy revolution.

Advocate Brock Howell interviewed by Dennis Newman of NaturalOregon.org about Oregon's leadership in solving global warming and America's good position heading into the Copenhagen Climate Summit.

Former Environment Oregon Director Jeremiah Baumann speaks with former Vice President Al Gore about Global Warming.