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POWER Act Implementation: Comparing Approaches to Data Centers in PGE and PacifiCorp Territory
Governor Kotek signed HB 3546, Oregon’s POWER Act, into law on June 16, 2025. Implementation in territory served by Portland General Electric and in parts of Oregon served by Pacific Power (aka PacifiCorp) looks different.
Lewis & Clark College Ushers in PNW Climate Week with a Major Conference, and a Question
As Portland’s first-ever PNW Climate Week began, more than 100 youth leaders, advocates, and community members gathered at Lewis & Clark to imagine a thriving, sustainable future—and explore the actions needed to make it a reality. Through hands-on workshops and cross-generational conversations, the event highlighted Lewis & Clark’s leadership in climate education, policy, and innovation.
Watch the recording of the keynote provided by Graham Zimmerman at Protect Our Winters here.
Regulating the Rise of Data Centers in Oregon
Green Energy Institute staff and students are advancing solutions under Oregon’s POWER Act to address the environmental and economic impacts of data center expansion. The Oregon Public Utility Commission’s recent ruling, citing GEI throughout, ordered some of the most innovative and protective outcomes from a public utility commission in the nation.
GEI in the news!
Check out staff attorneys Cole Souder and Alex Houston in the Oregonian, and Carra Sahler on OPB.