Tina Kotek on Energy & Oil

	Tina Kotek on Energy & Oil

The relentless march of climate change tests our resolve

As stewards of our air, water, and landscapes, we must rise to the challenge of fighting climate change, both by continuing our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and by taking strong action to enhance the resiliency of our natural resources and communities. Our most vulnerable communities, our working and natural lands, our wildlife, and our rivers, lakes and streams all face an existential threat, as the relentless march of climate change tests our resolve to protect that which sustains us. Source: 2025 State of the State Address to the Oregon legislature , Jan 13, 2025

State on its way to meet renewable energy goal by 2040

Whoever is elected to the governor's office will have a laundry list of immediate crises, from climate change to homelessness to the pandemic. Kotek says the state is on its way to meeting the renewable energy goal by 2040, but Oregon will need assistance from the federal government to go further. And the next challenge is to get Oregonians in electric vehicles and build an infrastructure that supports the shift from fossil fuels. Source: Eugene Weekly on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race , Nov 24, 2021

Wean Oregon off coal and boost renewable sources

Oregon's most consequential energy bill in decades--a nationally ambitious plan to wean the state off coal and boost renewable sources--has become law. Gov. Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 1547 [House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES], handing Democrats a coveted political victory that comes despite lingering concerns the legislation might raise costs for utility customers.

The measure requires Oregon's two largest utilities, Portland General Electric and Pacific Power, to stop paying for out-of-state coal power by 2030. It also says utilities must serve half their customers' demand with renewable sources such as wind and solar by 2040.

"Knowing how important it is to Oregonians to act on climate change, a wide range of stakeholders came to the table around Oregonians' investments in coal and renewable energy," Brown said in a statement. "I'm proud to sign a bill that moves Oregon forward, together with the shared values of current and future generations."

Source: 2013-2014 Oregon legislative voting records: SB1547 , Mar 10, 2016

Voted YES to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Governor's press release:I strongly support SB 324's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is difficult to deny that we are seeing the effects of a warming planet. This year, 85% of our state is experiencing drought, with 33% experiencing extreme drought. This directly impacts 1.5 million Oregonians, hitting our rural communities the hardest.

Legislative Summary: Repeals sunset on provisions related to low carbon fuel standards. Allows reinstating requirements to comply with low carbon fuel standards. Extends target date for meeting certain emission goals under phased implementation of low carbon fuel standards. Requires Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules for managing and containing costs of compliance with low carbon fuel standards. Prohibits fuels that contain biodiesel from being considered alternative fuels unless certain standards are met. Adds certain exemptions to low carbon fuel standards. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Source: Oregon.gov press release on SB324 legislative voting record , Mar 12, 2015

Voted YES on electronic energy efficiency standards

SB 692: Requires Certain Electronics to Meet Energy Efficiency Standards: The following minimum energy efficiency standards for new products are established:

Automatic commercial ice cube machines must have daily energy use & water use no greater than state-determined applicable values.
Commercial clothes washers must have a minimum modified energy factor of 1.26.
Commercial refrigerators or freezers must meet the applicable state requirements.
Illuminated exit signs must have an input power demand of five watts or less per illuminated face.
Metal halide lamp fixtures designed to be operated with lamps rated greater than or equal to 150 watts but less than or equal to 500 watts may not contain a probe-start metal halide lamp ballast.
Torchieres may not use more than 190 watts.

Legislative Outcome: Passed State Senate 19-9-2 on April 16; Passed House 40-19-1 on May 30; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Governor John Kitzhaber signed on June 13, 2013 Source: 2013-2014 Oregon legislative voting records: SB 692 , May 30, 2013

Require 1.5% solar energy technology in public construction

Excerpts from Oregon state legislative records for HB 2620:

Provides that public improvement contracts for construction or major renovation of public buildings are must contain at least 1.5% of total contract price for inclusion of appropriate solar energy technology.
Requires State Department of Energy to report in 2009 and 2011 on use of solar energy technology in construction, reconstruction or major renovation of public buildings.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate, 24-6-0 on May 29; passed House 41-17-2 on May 7; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Signed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski 6/11/2007. Source: Oregon legislative voting records: HB 2620 , May 7, 2007

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