State Lawmakers Approve Bill That Aims To Get Oregon To 100% Clean Energy By 2040
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The bill, which has been described as the nation’s most ambitious clean electricity standard, now heads to Gov. Kate Brown’s desk.
Oregon lawmakers this week approved what’s been described as the nation’s most ambitious clean electricity standard, targeting 100% emissions-free power for the state by 2040. The state Senate on Saturday passed House bill 2021, known familiarly as the 100% Clean Energy for All bill, by a 16-12 vote. The legislation was approved in the state House on Friday. It now heads to the desk of Gov. Kate Brown, a Democrat who is expected to sign it. BREAKING: Oregon Senate approves 100% Clean Energy for All (HB 2021) by 16-11 and the bill now goes to @OregonGovBrown for her signature.This is a historic day for Oregon, amidst record-breaking heat, environmental justice leaders led to this victory. #ORleg #ORpol pic.twitter.com/GTcY7CUvxX— Oregon Clean Energy (@ORCleanEnergy) June 26, 2021
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