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PGE and the Environment
PGE's environmental principles
1. Meet or exceed standards or regulations.
2. Promote the wise use of energy.
3. Assume a stewardship role for our natural resources.
4. Reduce pollution and conserve raw material.
5. Manage our business in an environmentally responsible manner.

For details, see PGE’s Environmental Policy (PDF*).

News of note
  • PGE's unveils first hybrid utility vehicle.
  • PGE reaches #1 in residential green power.
  • Advanced metering is on its way.
  • Providence Newberg goes green.
Learn more in our 2007 environmental report (PDF*).

As we work to ensure a reliable energy future for our customers, we’re seeking to reflect Oregon values and to be thoughtful caretakers of the environment.

Special focus Web sites
Explore our Web sites devoted to single topics of interest.
GreenPowerOregon.com
Discover the power of renewable energy on our green community Web site.
RoadToBiglow.com
Follow the amazing story of our new wind farm, Biglow Canyon.
DeschutesPassage.com
Learn how PGE is restoring fish runs and habitat above the Deschutes River dams.
MarmotDam.com
See dramatic video of
Marmot Dam’s final days.

A Changing Energy Mix
PGE’s increasingly diverse energy mix reflects Oregon values and the wisdom of “not putting all your eggs in one basket.”

Climate Change Advocacy
We’re advocating federal efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Power
Learn about PGE’s newest wind farm and how our renewable subscribers are making a difference.

Improving Air Emissions
See the aggressive actions we’re planning to cut emissions at our Boardman plant.

Protecting Birds
Learn how we’re protecting birds from the dangers of utility lines and poles.

Protecting Fish
Learn about current projects to improve fish passage and stream habitat.

*Note: You will need the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view and print PDF files. Visit the Adobe Web site for downloading instructions.