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Oregon

Oregon has made significant progress on climate action, including through the passage of the Climate Resilience Package in 2023. The state has substantial wind and geothermal resources and is the fourth largest hydroelectric power producer in the country, with well over half of its in-state electricity generated from renewable sources. While the state enacted its emissions reductions targets in 2007, their 2021 emissions were 19% over their 2020 goal, with a net increase of around 88% from 1990 levels.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990 levels
2035
45%
2050
75%
Governor
Tina Kotek (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
2/5/24 - 3/7/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member

37

Policies Enacted or In Progress
across 6 policy areas

25

Policy Opportunities
across 7 policy areas

West

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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Oregon

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The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program offers rebates for new and used EVs: up to $2,500 for new battery and plug-in hybrid EVs, $750 for new zero emission motorcycles, and for income-qualifying applicants, The Charge Ahead Rebate provides up to $7,500 for new and used EVs.

Transportation
Light-Duty Vehicles 2024
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Light-Duty Vehicles 2021
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Model Year (MY) 2026: 35% of new passenger vehicle sales are ZEVs | MY 2030: 68% of new sales are ZEVs | MY 2035: 100% of new sales are ZEVs, with up to 20% being hybrid or hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Transportation
Light-Duty Vehicles 2022
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The Low NOx Omnibus Rule applies to Model Year 2025 onwards.

Transportation
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles 2021
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By 2035: 55% of Class 2b-3 truck sales are zero-emissions | 75% of Class 4-8 straight truck sales are zero-emissions | 40% of Class 7-8 tractor sales are zero-emissions.

Transportation
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles 2021
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The Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Incentive Fund will provide rebates for the purchase of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles.

Transportation
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles 2023
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Electric bus procurement targets require that a certain percentage or number of school buses and/or transit buses purchased or leased by the state, transit authorities, and/or school districts must be electric or zero-emissions.

Transportation
Lead by Example
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25% of new light-duty state fleet purchases are ZEVs by 2025

Establishing Policies
Transportation
Lead by Example 2019
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Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure rebates offer rebates to make the purchase and/or installation costs of EV charging infrastructure more affordable.

Transportation
EV Charging Infrastructure
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Requires the state building code is amended such that new construction of residential and commercial buildings must include provisions for electrical service capacity, with EV charging station capacity for 20% of parking spaces.

Establishing Policies
Transportation
EV Charging Infrastructure 2021
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2023 Biennial Zero-Emission Vehicle Report

Transportation
Transportation Plans and Targets 2023
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Oregon Clean Fuels Program

Transportation
Transportation Plans and Targets 2016
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80% by 2050

Relative to 2017-2019 average emissions

Establishing Policies
Transportation
Transportation Plans and Targets 2020
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Oregon is ranked 2nd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists.

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Transportation
Public and Active Transportation

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