Central Oregon Irrigation District
Central Oregon Irrigation District
The Challenge
Obtain final project funding for in-conduit hydro system from the Oregon Department of Energy
The Strategy
Developed messaging that resonated with the public about the need for access to state funding for renewable energy projects
Educated all state House and Senate members about retroactive rule changes that placed in jeopardy millions in funding for renewable energy projects statewide
Built a legislative base of support for correcting the problem in statute
Managed all stakeholders and interested groups
The Success
The Legislature passed HB 3606, giving clear direction to the Oregon Department of Energy to issue funding for previously approved projects
The Challenge
Obtain final project funding for in-conduit hydro system from the Oregon Department of Energy
The Strategy
Developed messaging that resonated with the public about the need for access to state funding for renewable energy projects
Educated all state House and Senate members about retroactive rule changes that placed in jeopardy millions in funding for renewable energy projects statewide
Built a legislative base of support for correcting the problem in statute
Managed all stakeholders and interested groups
The Success
The Legislature passed HB 3606, giving clear direction to the Oregon Department of Energy to issue funding for previously approved projects