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Seven win awards to fund feasibility studies
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2/15/2011
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11-15
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Rebecca Sherman, 503-373-2295
Ann Grim, 503-378-4912
In Oregon 1-800-221-8035
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SALEM—The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) has issued seven awards totaling $195,770 to study the feasibility of specific and new renewable energy, heat, and fuel projects in Oregon.
The purpose of the Community Renewable Energy Feasibility Fund (CREFF) program is to encourage widespread adoption of renewable energy projects that reduce Oregon’s dependence on fossil fuel-based energy sources and promote sustainable economic development. Studies may address initial resource assessments, siting and permitting requirements, transmission and interconnection, environmental footprint, and long-term economic viability.
“These funds help communities and businesses answer their first critical questions about developing renewable energy,” says Rebecca Sherman, CREFF coordinator at ODOE. “With a feasibility study in hand, our awardees will have a solid financing platform and a road map to building their new projects.”
The award winners are:
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Project Owner
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Amount
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Community
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Type of Study
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Sustainable Engineering
| $ 5,200
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Paisley
| Small-scale Wind
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Central Oregon Irrigation District
| $ 36,000
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Redmond
| Canal Hydropower
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Triumfus Onion Products
| $ 44,000
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Ontario
| Biogas
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Good Company
| $ 22,570
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Eugene
| Community Solar PV
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Portland Public Schools
| $ 5,000
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Portland
| Solar Thermal Greenhouse
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Surprise Valley Electrification Corp.
| $ 43,000
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Lakeview
| Geothermal Power
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Klamath Water and Power Authority
| $ 40,000
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Klamath Falls
| Geothermal Power
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The CREFF program was established in 2007 with funds from a legal settlement. The settlement set aside $1 million to provide financial assistance for feasibility studies for renewable energy projects that benefit Oregon energy consumers and local communities.
ODOE has now issued CREFF awards for 23 studies since June 2009 and all $1 million of the fund has been allocated. Awarded projects that are constructed are required to repay their CREFF awards so future awards can be made.
For more information about the CREFF awards and a 2010 annual report, please go to: http://oregon.gov/ENERGY/RENEW/CREFF.shtml.
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About the Department of Energy: The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) provides tax credits, loans, technical assistance and energy information for homes, businesses, manufacturing, farms, ranches, schools and governments. For more information, visit ODOE’s website at www.oregon.gov/energy.
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Oregon Department of Energy
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| Main Office | Hermiston Field Office |
625 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-3737
| 395 E Highland Rd. |
| Phone: 503-378-4040 | Hermiston, OR 97838 |
| Toll-free in Oregon: 1-800-221-8035 | P: 541-567-3840 |
| Fax: 503-373-7806 | |
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