Green Energy Institute
The Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School develops smart and comprehensive strategies to transition to a 100% renewable energy system.
Our policy programs and projects promote renewable energy development, and our Charged Debate blog explores current energy policy issues.
NEWS
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GEI staff attorney Amelia (Amy) Schlusser has been appointed to the Department of Environmental Quality’s Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) for Oregon’s new cap and reduce program, with work to begin in January 2021. -
WATCH: GEI staff attorney to discuss strategies to reduce diesel emissions at EQC meeting--POSTPONEDGEI staff attorney Amelia (Amy) Schlusser’s participation at an Environmental Quality Commission meeting about the policies and opportunities available to address diesel engine emissions has been postponed to a later date.
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At a BREATHE Oregon community forum on November 12, GEI staff attorney Amelia Schlusser discussed Portland’s diesel pollution problem and the associated environmental justice impacts in local communities. -
In a guest column published by The Oregonian, GEI director Melissa Powers explains why Oregon Gov. Kate Brown should take executive action to address the climate crisis, and why Oregon can’t afford to let Republican obstructionism derail the state’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. -
Staff attorney Amelia Schlusser spoke with OPB’s Cassandra Profita about GEI’s recommendations for addressing Portland’s diesel pollution problem. Later in the week, Amelia discussed diesel-related policy solutions on OPB’s All Things Considered.