Monica Samayoa

NW Natural customers could be on the hook for $8.3 million after a failed investment in a renewable natural gas facility that’s set to close later this month. And ratepayers could potentially be charged even more — that’s if the Oregon Public Utility Comm... See more

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recently launched the Zero-Emissions Rebates for Oregon Fleets Program for these larger vehicles, which are often used by businesses. The program provides a wide range of rebates for businesses and nonprofits... See more

Medium and heavy-duty truck owners in Oregon looking to go electric can now apply for a state rebate to help lower those costs. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recently launched the Zero-Emissions Rebates for Oregon Fleets Program for these... See more

Parts of Oregon and Washington are experiencing back-to-back atmospheric river events in less than a week. Oregon’s state climatologist says a changing climate will make these types of storms stronger and more frequent. An atmospheric river, like its name... See more

The Oregon Housing and Community Services confirmed to OPB on Tuesday that it expects to receive federal funds for the low-income home energy assistance program, or LIHEAP. That payment to the state was delayed because of the federal government shutdown. ... See more