Energy

1.Insist that regional utilities increase the use of renewable energies. Meet with PGE to develop program to enhance solar, wind, and other renewable sources.

2.Advocate for County financing program to assist homeowners in installing solar.

3.Promote and support the development of local energy projects ( wind, solar, tidal, etc.).

4.Partner with utilities to provide energy saving information to residential and business customers. Sponsor workshops and classes.

5.Support the use of bio-fuels made from vegetable oil and waste energy projects to maximize energy from waste.

6.Conduct research on the true costs associated with commodities (growing food, making clothing, housing construction, etc) and educate the public regarding items that require less energy to produce.

7.Encourage cities, schools, and other large building owners to install solar panels to provide a portion of their own energy needs.

8.Establish teams to help people install clotheslines, insulation, and other energy saving devices. Insulation of homes and steps to reduce energy use in the home can substantially lower energy bills.

9.Ask City Councils to adopt "green" building ordinances that include steps for remodeling.

10.Ask City Councils and Board to limit external use of lighting in building and landscapes.