The Oregon Clean Fuels Standard was launched to help meet the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals, to diversify and grow the state’s economy through the manufacture and distribution of clean fuels, to stabilize volatility in fuel prices, and to provide more fuel choices for consumers and businesses. How is the program working? Check out this […]
In 2016, Oregon passed the Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Act, a law that transitions Oregon’s power grid off of polluting coal-fired power while simultaneously DOUBLING the state’s commitment to clean electricity by 2040. The bill also encourages investment in more electric vehicle charging infrastructure – a crucial part of making it easier to switch to electric […]
We have exciting Oregon clean fuels news to share! Governor Kate Brown has authorized $245 million in state bonds to support the development of a new biofuels plant in Lake County, Oregon. The Red Rock Biofuels facility would convert waste forest products, like fallen branches and forest dead floor materials, into jet fuel. Materials would be […]
Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program can help families and businesses save big bucks by expanding fuel choices to cleaner, affordable fuel options. WATCH: Eugene mom, Shanna, describes how cleaner fuel options could benefit her family. With three sons playing sports all over the state, her fuel bill is something she takes very seriously. She tells us […]
According to a new study from ICCT and E4Tech, there is ample supple of clean fuels along the entire West Coast. In fact, clean fuel alternatives could reduce gasoline and diesel use in the Pacific Coast region by around 400,000 barrels per day by 2030. This is about one-quarter of on-road fuel consumption. See the fact sheet on […]
ICYMI, Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian weighs in on the expanding Clean Fuel workforce in Oregon — where the jobs are local, middle-income, and growing! Avakian acknowledges: Clean fuel companies have demonstrated their desire to expand in Oregon. Students are showing that Oregon’s workforce is ready. And consumers, knowing that gas prices will surely spike back soon, want […]