Gov. Kate Brown signs ambitious energy bill

Oregon’s clean energy bill, which sets one of the most ambitious timelines in the country for moving to 100% clean electricity sources, was signed by Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday.

The legislation lays out a timetable for the state’s two major power companies — Portland General Electric and Pacific Power — to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity sold to Oregon consumers.

Additionally, it bans the expansion or new construction of power plants that burn fossil fuels and allocates $50 million in grants for community-based energy projects, among other measures.

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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown visits Eugene electric vehicle maker Arcimoto.

Legislation signed by Gov. Brown today funds clean energy ventures, bans new fossil fuel-burning power plants, and requires state utilities to adopt 100% emission-free output by 2040.