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.
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It looks like the weather has decided to somewhat cooperate with us, and the conference will proceed as scheduled. Check in starts at 8:30am along with hot coffee and tea. See you soon! -
Tomorrow’s Energy System will discuss the hurdles preventing us from transitioning to a zero-carbon energy future and ways to overcome them. Join the Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School as we convene elected officials, renewable energy industry leaders, policy and advocacy experts, and regulators to explore solutions from a political, business, and policy perspective. -
Renewable energy projects provided Oregon counties more than $120 million in direct tax revenue over the past four years and nearly $32 million in tax year 2017-2018 alone, according to our latest study, Renewable Energy & Direct Public Revenues in Oregon. Rural counties in Oregon were by far the greatest beneficiaries of this revenue: in the 2017-2018 tax year, Sherman County received more than $12.5 million, Gilliam County received more than $8.5 million, and Umatilla, Morrow, and Malheur Counties each received around $2.5 million in direct tax payments from renewable energy projects. Read the full report for more information. -
The Green Energy Institute is wrapping up its fifth year in operation, and I could not be more proud of our team and the work we have accomplished. As we finished our review of 2018, I was struck by how much our small, dedicated team completed throughout the year. Read our annual report to learn more. -
Melissa was featured on the Center for Progressive Reform’s Blog, the Environmental Law Professors’ Blog, and OPB’s Think Out Loud