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Oregon's uncertain electric future | Climate Change | bendbulletin.com - The Bulletin

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Oregon’s uncertain electric future | Climate Change | bendbulletin.com
Most forecasts — conducted by utilities, nonprofits and regional power organizations — estimate Oregon’s demand for electricity could increase by 50% or even double by 2050. But the state lacks a comprehensive plan to meet the demand. The details of exactly how much new electricity Oregon will need, where it will come from and how much it will cost remain murky.