As of Jan. 1, 2022, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a new Climate Protection Program! The goals of the program are: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels by 50% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 to contain costs to enhance public welfare for Oregon communities, particularly environmental justice communities, including, communitiesContinue reading “Episode 7 – Oregon’s Climate Protection Program”
Monthly Archives: January 2022
DEQ and Oregon Sea Grant invite Oregon businesses to apply to host pollution prevention interns
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Sea Grant are excited to announce the opportunity for Oregon businesses to host a paid, 10-week, full-time sustainability intern for the summer through the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience Internship program.
DEQ implements changes to Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has made big changes to the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program’s Charge Ahead Rebate. As of Jan. 1, 2022, low- and moderate-income households are eligible for $5,000 back with the purchase or lease of a new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Previously, the Charge AheadContinue reading “DEQ implements changes to Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program”