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May 11, 2007

Oregon agencies may have to cut their energy use

  • A proposal advancing to the Senate would require state agencies to cut consumption to 20 percent below 2000 levels by 2015.

    • SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon House passed a bill Tuesday requiring state agencies to cut their energy consumption to 20 percent below 2000 levels by June 30, 2015.

    The proposal, which now advances to the Senate, could mean more sunlight and natural breezes will be flowing through Oregon's state universities, prisons and other government buildings as agencies look to cut energy use through skylights and more efficient cooling systems.


     
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