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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.