Oregon Allocates $12 Million to 24 Community Renewable Energy Projects
Oregon has awarded $12 million to 24 projects aimed at enhancing community renewable energy resilience. The funding supports various initiatives, including solar installations and energy storage systems across libraries, schools, housing authorities, and tribal communities. Notable projects include a 71-kW solar system for the Silver Falls Library District and a 4-MW solar generation project for the Umpqua Indian Utility Cooperative. The grants also cover planning for future microgrid systems and renewable energy resilience projects.

Oregon has allocated $12 million to 24 community renewable energy projects. Key projects include a 71-kW solar system for the Silver Falls Library District, a 155-kW solar system in Gresham, and a 4-MW solar installation for the Umpqua Indian Utility Cooperative.
Funding also supports energy storage systems, with several projects enhancing resilience during outages. The City of Pendleton received $1 million for a 500-kW energy storage system. Planning grants were awarded for microgrid systems and renewable energy resilience across various organizations, including school districts and tribal communities.




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