Our energy grid needs help fast. Contact your legislator today!

Cindy Mc

May 30, 2025

Oregon’s future depends on a clean, resilient power grid—one that meets increasing demand, supports thriving local economies, and fosters resilient communities. The vision for a clean energy future is within reach. However, to realize the climate, job creation, and cost-saving benefits of a clean grid, we must tackle pressing barriers head-on.

👉 Urge your Senators: Support progress toward a clean, resilient grid!

To achieve Oregon’s 100% clean energy goals reliably and affordably, we need to address our transmission bottleneck. Through innovative policy solutions, the 2025 legislature can help meet the energy demands of our growing economy without compromising affordability.

One key way for the legislature to make progress this session? Adopt the Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) bill (HB 3336) and the Permitting Reform bill (HB 3681A). The GETs bill will expand transmission capacity by requiring utilities to deploy cost-effective, proven technologies that increase efficiency, prevent wildfires, and reduce the need for expensive new infrastructure. The Permitting Reform bill will streamline approvals for critical transmission infrastructure in Oregon. The last major transmission line permitted in Oregon, the Boardman to Hemingway line, secured a permit after a 17-year process. We can’t wait that long for a modern grid that supports our clean energy transition. Both HB 3336 and HB 3681A passed the Oregon House and are awaiting a floor vote in the Senate. Your voice can help ensure that these crucial bills continue to advance.

✅ Tell your Senators: We need to modernize our fast-track transmission permitting!

By expanding and modernizing Oregon’s transmission capacity, HB 3336 will help meet growing energy demands, increase resilience to severe weather events like wildfires, and deliver the benefits of new wind, solar, and other renewable resources to Oregon families and businesses. HB 3681A will make common-sense regulatory changes to reduce permitting time for transmission lines.

Let’s keep the momentum going.

Author Bio

Joshua Basofin

Oregon Clean Energy Program Director, Climate Solutions

Joshua works to advance clean energy policies in Oregon, including implementation of HB 2021, the state’s groundbreaking clean energy law. Joshua also works in coalitions to identify clean energy pathways for industry, seek consensus on siting and permitting of renewable energy facilities, and extend the benefits of our clean energy transition to rural parts of Oregon.

Joshua has held many roles in the environmental field. He began his career working in conservation with a focus on freshwater fisheries, marine protected areas, deserts, and wetlands. He spent several years as a sustainability advisor for businesses. Joshua also served as the first Director of Climate Action for Parliament of the World’s Religions, the oldest interfaith organization in the US. Joshua is particularly interested in the intersections within the environmental movement where coalitions of advocates, businesses, faiths, and communities can be created.

Joshua holds a BA in English and Environmental Studies and a JD with a concentration in environmental law. In his free time, Joshua enjoys backpacking, kayaking, cooking, gardening, and volunteering with organizations focused on sustainable food and access to nature.