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Oregon's Bold Climate Order Aims for Carbon-Free Future

11/21/2025

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a climate executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance carbon-free electricity.
The order accelerates wind and solar, expands energy storage, and extends the Clean Fuels Program through 2040.
It targets 8 gigawatts of energy storage by 2045 and requires streamlined permitting by state agencies.
Climate advocates support the plan, while critics warn it could raise costs and harm Oregon’s economy.

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a climate executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance carbon-free electricity.
The order accelerates wind and solar, expands energy storage, and extends the Clean Fuels Program through 2040.
It targets 8 gigawatts of energy storage by 2045 and requires streamlined permitting by state agencies.
Climate advocates support the plan, while critics warn it could raise costs and harm Oregon’s economy.