Oregon Legislature passes coal transition bill; coal power out by 2035, 50% renewables by 2040

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By mmillikinMar 3, 2016, 4:00 am53 pts
The Oregon Legislative Assembly approved a landmark bill that will commit the state to eliminate its use of coal power by 2035 and double the amount of renewable energy serving Oregonians to 50% by 2040. Otherwise known as the Clean Electricity and Coal Transition plan, Senate Bill 1547-B received final…

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