Understanding Why Oregon’s Wind Energy Mandate Won’t Work

Since 2007 the state legislature has required large electric utilities to purchase increasing amounts of wind power, with the promise that this will be “green” and “sustainable.”  Unfortunately, integrating large amounts of intermittent sources such as wind and solar into the regional grid is costly, makes the system less reliable, and is likely to increase regional levels of air pollution. This discussion will focus on how the grid works and why the green power mandate is a public policy dead end.

Admission is free. Please bring your own lunch. Coffee and cookies will be served. Space is limited to ten guests on a first come, first served basis, so sign up early. To RSVP, email Patrick Schmitt at [email protected] or call 503-242-0900.