Keyword: opuc https://freerepublic.com/tag/opuc/ en-us Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:18:42 GMT Focus Forum 15 State officials say Oregon energy bill would boost rates, wouldn't cut emissions https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3385269/posts State utility regulators have expressed deep reservations to Gov. Kate Brown about a proposed bill that would fundamentally restructure Oregon's energy supply by 2040, eliminating coal-fired power and forcing utilities to serve half their customers' demand with renewable power. Commissioners and staff at the Oregon Public Utility Commission believe the bill would increase electricity costs and shift risk from utilities to ratepayers. They also say it wouldn't actually reduce carbon dioxide emissions, according to communications released to The Oregonian/OregonLive in response to a public records request. The commissioners prepared those talking points to respond to the media and legislator calls... The Oregonian/OregonLive https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3385269/posts#comment Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:18:42 GMT