Tag OREGON ENERGY

Bonneville Power Administration unveils plans for $3B in grid upgrades
The Bonneville Power Administration has identified around $3 billion of transmission line and substation projects intended to accomodate growing electricity demand and the expansion of wind and solar power.

Expect fewer fossil fuels, more demand for power in Oregon over next decade
Solar panels on the Salem Public Library roof (Courtesy/City of Salem) Oregon’s energy sector faces a complex and uncertain future as utilities move away from fossil fuels. Demand for power could increase sharply as more people move toward electric vehicles and lower-carbon technologies in other…