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Power officials debate wind use
Wind energy will play a growing role in meeting the rising power needs of the Northwest, but it isn’t controllable and it needs total backup by traditional sources such as hydroelectric dams, according to a report released Wednesday by energy specialists. The six-month study looked at how to integrate wind power into the region’s power system. While wind energy sounds attractive, it can be fickle, the specialists said. Sometimes it blows, sometimes it doesn’t. And while wind is free, they . . . Complete story »
Governor paints energy budget green
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s eyes light up when he starts talking about the benefits that windmills, solar panels and biofuels could bring his state. Though the $30 million that Kulongoski allotted in his two-year budget proposal for green energy is dwarfed by the billions he wants to spend on education and health care, the governor thinks it’s the first step in freeing the country from its dependence on fossil fuels. “I think Oregon can be … this national crucible for . . . Complete story »
