Monica Samayoa is an Environment Reporter at InvestigateWest. She focuses on themes surrounding energy and mining, climate change, and sustainability, with a particular interest in the intersection of these topics in Oregon and Portland. Monica's work has been featured in notable outlets including NPR, The Observer, and Idaho Press.
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More than 3% of registered vehicles in Oregon are EVs, making up 102,461 electric vehicles.
By: Monica Samayoa
On Thursday, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s commission voted to unanimously adopt a revamped version of the Climate Protection Program, which main goal is to reduce 90% of carbon emissions from diesel, gasoline and natural gas companies by 2050.
Nikola battery-electric semi-trucks are now available at Tom's Truck Center in Santa Ana, Calif. and Santa Fe Springs, Calif. Business Wire via Associated Press / AP
Portlanders can now track efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach the city’s overall climate goals in a new interactive dashboard.
PCEF committee members have asked to improve the process for reviewing proposals from city bureaus
The Portland Clean Energy Fund will boost spending to more than $1.5 billion over the next five years.
The Portland Clean Energy Fund has now allocated more than $740 million to city bureaus, roughly half of its overall spending
Pacific Power residential customers across Oregon will see a rate increase of almost 10% on their energy bills starting next year.
By: Monica Samayoa
The company has reported a record number of disconnections due to non-payment this year
The Oregon Department of Energy’s Energy Workforce Training program will fund training programs to support renewable energy jobs and train people in energy efficiency installations. It's part of the state’s effort to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions.
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