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SLAVES: Oregon gets PGE: final selections expected by June a “D” on its report card From PAGE A1 From PAGE A1
think something this terrible couldn’t happen in our state. But it is happening,” said Close. “And to ignore it is to be complicit in it. It is our responsibility to not only be aware but to act in the defense of sex trafficking victims, and to fight for its end.” Shared Hope International recently gave Oregon a “D” on its report card, detailing several flaws in the state’s sex trafficking laws. Close said she plans to work with Johnson to enact legislation that will eliminate
those flaws and close loopholes to bring an end to sex trafficking in Oregon. The legislation introduced by the two state senators, which shares concepts proposed by Shared Hope, would criminalize domestic minor sex trafficking, increasing sentencing allowances for consumers, suppliers and facilitators of sex trafficking, providing greater protection for child victims of sex trafficking and giving investigators and prosecutors additional tools. For more information about Shared Hope International, go to SharedHope.org.
Port Westward Unit 2 was the company’s benchmark proposal in a competitive bidding process seeking approximately 200 megawatts of flexible peaking capacity. The process was initiated in 2011 and overseen by an independent evaluator who reports to the Oregon Public Utility Commission. “Port Westward Unit 2 will be an important, versatile resource to meet our customers’ current and future needs,” said Jim Piro, PGE’s president and CEO. “The new natural gas plant will be a highly efficient and environmentally responsible facility designed for maximum flexibility to help
meet real-time fluctuations in customer demand and integrate variable renewable resources like wind and solar into PGE’s system.” Piro also said the new facility would serve as a “peaking” resource, which would help meet energy needs during high demand times while maintaining system reliability. The 220-megawatt plant will be sited adjacent to PGE’s existing natural gas-fired Port Westward and Beaver plants at the port. Port Westward Unit 2 will use reciprocating engine gensets supplied by Wärtsilä. Black & Veatch and Oregon-based Harder Mechanical, as a contractual joint venture, will have the turnkey contract for
construction of the project. An RFP was conducted pursuant to competitive bidding guidelines established by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission, using objective scoring criteria intended to identify projects that will provide the best balance of cost and risk while meeting PGE customers’ needs for reliable, affordable electric power. The RFP also sought 300 to 500 megawatts of baseload energy resources, as well as seasonal capacity resources. PGE has completed its evaluation of bids. The company will begin negotiations soon with the top bidder from the final short list of baseload projects. The bids on the final short list include power purchase
agreements and PGE-ownership options. PGE intends to ask the independent evaluator to monitor the negotiations for the baseload resource. The company will also conduct negotiations to secure power purchase agreements for the seasonal capacity resources. PGE also issued a separate RFP last year, seeking approximately 100 average megawatts of renewable power to help meet Oregon’s Renewable Energy Standard. The company is currently evaluating the bids received. Final selections are expected by June 2013, and PGE expects the resources acquired will be brought into the company’s portfolio in the 2013-17 timeframe.
expert in whole-home energy efficiency. The contractor performs a free home energy assessment (valued at $500) to pinpoint energy waste and identify opportunities to make the home more comfortable and energy efficient. Based on the assessment, the homeowner then receives a custom assessment and bid with recommendations for their home energy remodel, which combines multiple energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, sealing air leaks, windows, and more to transform the energy efficiency and comfort of a home in one convenient project. Once the project scope has been determined, the homeowner works with their lending partner to secure a no-money down, competitive-rate loan. Once the project is completed, Clean Energy Works conducts an independent inspection to ensure all upgrades perform as promised.
stop,” said Koelfgen. “Rather than upgrading one element of a home to increase energy efficiency (such an energyefficient furnace), Clean Energy Works looks at the whole home to identify the best combination of upgrades to achieve long lasting, deep energy savings – which also result in a more comfortable and valuable home.” Homeowners are also guaranteed to receive quality workmanship. “Every Clean Energy Works Contractor is certified in home energy efficiency and has been carefully selected to meet rigorous qualifications. All Clean Energy Works contractors employ staff certified by the Building Performance Institute, a national credentialing program for home performance evaluation, diagnostics and installation that promotes energy savings, comfort, building durability, and health and safety,” Koelfgen added.
work in partnership with local energy efficiency contractors to help them grow the residential market and create jobs. All Clean Energy Works contractors who service Clatsop, Tillamook and Columbia counties are local businesses based in those counties. Eco Sustainable Retrofits is based in Scappoose and Secord Construction is based in Warrenton,” said Koelfgen. Clean Energy Works Oregon works closely with Energy Trust of Oregon, which serves 1.5 million Oregon utility customers, providing information, technical assistance and cash incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for homes and businesses. For more information about the program, go to CleanEnergyWorksOregon. org.
Libraries look for ‘community reads’ ENERGY: trust serves 1.5 million Oregonians From PAGE A1
Libraries across Columbia County are inviting their communities to read a common book related to this year’s “Our Community Reads” theme: the Holocaust. The purpose of Our Community Reads is to bring reading to the forefront of public discourse. If everyone reads the same book at the same time, it is hoped that it will inspire discussions, connections and a shared perspective among Columbia County residents. This year’s adult selection is “Night,” by Ellie Wiesel and the teen selection is “The Devil’s Arithmetic,” by Jane Yolen. Speakers from the Oregon Holocaust Resource Center will be hosted in the communities of Rainier, Vernonia and St. Helens. Jeannie Smith will speak at the St. Helens Public Library on March 21 at 7 p.m. She is the daughter of Irena Gut Opdyke, a Polish Catholic, who, over a twoyear period, risked her own life in order to protect the lives of 12 Jewish refugees she secretly took under her care. Mark your calendar now for what promises to be a very special evening. There are lots of other events going on already. These events are free and open to the public. In the meantime, check out a book at the library and start reading.
Children’s library events at St. Helens Public Library • Family story time is at 10 a.m. The theme is books and libraries. Length is 30 minutes. Program is for ages 3–5. • LEGO art and play session from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. DUPLO word blocks used to make sentences, LEGO letter building, and decorating life-sized LEGO men and women. Open to all ages. • Parachute cord bracelet craft from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Learn to turn regular 500 pound rope into a durable bracelet. Length of program is 60 minutes. Open to grades 3–8. All materials will be provided. • Balloon rockets on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Participants will learn about the science of thrust by creating a rocket-powered balloon car. Balloon-powered string jets will also be observed and played with. All materials will be provided. Open to ages 4 and older. • Financial literacy story time on March 7 at 11:15 a.m. This will be the first of three financial literacy story times presented during the usual preschool story time by Lillie Anderson, OSU/AmeriCorps Financial Literacy Coordinator. Simple picture story books will be presented that deal with shopping, money, saving and spending. Easy, preschool-level crafts and/or activities to follow. Open to ages 3 and above.
How it works First, homeowners apply to the program through a fast and easy online application. Eligible homes must be single-family, owner-occupied, detached, built before 1993, and located in a Clean Energy Works service area. Condos and mobile homes are not currently eligible for the program. Once accepted, homeowners are then paired with a certified contractor, an
Homeowner benefits Why should homeowners go through Clean Energy Works rather than doing the work or hiring a contractor themselves? “In short, Clean Energy Works Oregon takes the uncertainty out of home energy upgrades. Clean Energy Works Oregon offers a bundled set of services to help customers transform the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes in one
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programs. And for every 100 homes served, Clean Energy says it creates 10 new construction jobs, generates $1.4 million in economic activity and saves $50,000 annually in homeowner dollars. The group has already received four applications from homeowners in the tri-county region, although none have come from Columbia County yet. But the group is ready for them. “As we launch the region we’re working with the contractors to grow the market while balancing their capacity,” said Wendy Koelfgen, market development manager for Clean Energy Works. “Since our goal is to help grow a self-sustaining residential energy efficiency marketplace, we want to be sure we are supporting the community to expand both capacity and demand as much as possible while still maintaining high quality and great results.”
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In the community Clean Energy Works also says there are benefits to the community at large. As homeowners sign up for the program and receive financing from participating local lenders, the dollars flow to paychecks for workers who install new insulation, furnaces, heat pumps, hot water systems, and windows—making homes more comfortable, affordable, and energy efficient. “Part of the Clean Energy Works Oregon goal is to
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