Renewable Northwest Project
Phone: (503) 223-4544 | Fax: (503) 223-4554
http://www.RNP.org | renewables@rnp.org
Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) promotes the implementation of environmentally responsible renewable technologies in the Northwest.
Strategy
RNP uses three strategic objectives to accomplish this goal:
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To get currently proposed renewable projects in the ground;
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To implement policies and programs to continue investment in renewable resources during the transition to a more competitive market; and
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To build market demand for green power through our Go Green! campaign.
Accomplishments
Since RNP’s inception, we have seen more than 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects come into operation in the Northwest (139 MW of which is in Oregon), more than 400 MW currently under construction (75 MW in Oregon), and over 3,500 MW of proposed projects in the works (over 1,000 MW in Oregon).
All four Northwest states now have net metering laws in place which allow small renewable projects to connect to the transmission grid, and Oregon and Montana have in place a system benefit charge which helps fund renewable energy projects.
Most of the region’s utilities now offer their customers an option to purchase green power, and many business and commercial customers are also making a commitment to support renewable energy.
