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 […]
Last year, a number Oregon’s leading business and labor leaders were brought together to form a committee to advise the Governor on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program. Over the last 12 months, the group heard from experts, read analyses, examined California’s model, shared their collective economic and market experience. And last week, they announced the results of their […]
Great news out of the Governor’s office: Today the Clean Fuels Advisory Committee is calling for the reauthorization of Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program, citing its potential to create jobs, position the state as a leader in alternative fuel production, and save Oregonians more than a $1 billion in fuel costs. NEWS RELEASE February 2, 2015 Media […]
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 […]
Cleaner, affordable fuel options are available in abundant supply across North America’s Pacific Coast, according to a new study from ICCT and E4Tech released this morning. The study demonstrates that clean fuel options are readily available in Oregon, Washington, California, and British Columbia and can meet established and emerging clean fuel standards across the region. As […]
The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission hosted two public hearings on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program in November, and the strong support for the program was heard loud and clear. Highlights from the hearings: “Our members need jobs. Currently in the State we have no oil refineries. Consequently all the money our members spend on fuel goes out […]