North America
March 14, 2016
Power & Utilities | Smart Grid
Policy Brief
Oregon Bill Sets Precedent To Phase Out Coal
New Renewable Portfolio Standards will Impact Fossil Fuel-Based Generation Beyond State Lines
Oregon’s SB 1547, signed into law on March 8, 2016, will phase out coal-fired generation from the state’s electricity mix by 2035 and double the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to 50 percent by 2040. The coal phase-out will require utilities to cease importing coal-fired power to Oregon customers, while the ambitious RPS goal will shape the state’s energy mix, corresponding with renewable generation’s ability to displace fossil fuels.