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Power Struggle

What Stalled the Northwest’s Push for Green Energy?

Oregon and Washington leaders wanted to eliminate fossil fuels, but the results are dismal so far — in large part because of a federal agency that decides who can access much of the region’s electrical grid.

3 stories published since 2024

Higher Prices, Rolling Blackouts: The Northwest Is Bracing for the Effects of a Lagging Green Energy Push

by Tony Schick and Monica Samayoa, Oregon Public Broadcasting,

Liberal Oregon and Washington Vowed to Pioneer Green Energy. Almost Every Other State Is Beating Them.

by Tony Schick and Monica Samayoa, Oregon Public Broadcasting,

The Department of Energy Promised This Tribal Nation a $32 Million Solar Grant. It’s Nearly Impossible to Access.

by Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting,

What We’re Watching

During Donald Trump’s second presidency, ProPublica will focus on the areas most in need of scrutiny. Here are some of the issues our reporters will be watching — and how to get in touch with them securely.

Learn more about our reporting team. We will continue to share our areas of interest as the news develops.

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Sharon Lerner

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Andy Kroll

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Melissa Sanchez

I report on immigration and labor, and I am based in Chicago.

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Jesse Coburn

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