Press Releases

Merkley: Waves Can Power the Future

Corvallis – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley discussed the development of innovative wave energy technologies and leading-edge research to improve tsunami preparedness with leading researchers from the Northwest National Marine Energy Center, Oregon State University’s Wallace Energy Systems & Renewables Facility, Columbia Power Technologies, and OSU’s O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research

Merkley: Brammo Inc. is Driving Clean Energy Job Growth

Ashland  – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured BRAMMO Inc. today to see how they are creating jobs in America’s next major growth sector: clean energy technology. By building motorcycles that run on electricity, BRAMMO is contributing to Oregon’s reputation as a world leader in clean energy technology.  The innovative vehicles

Merkley Presents Purple Heart to Grants Pass Man

Merlin – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley presented a Purple Heart medal to retired Staff Sergeant Ralph Capuano of Grants Pass at the National Guard Armory in Merlin. “Staff Sergeant Capuano bravely served our country overseas and back home before eventually settling in Southern Oregon,” Merkley said. “I’m proud to stand

Merkley Statement on Tragedy in Haiti

Grants Pass, Oregon – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on last night’s earthquake in Haiti: “Like all Americans, I was shocked to see the images of devastation in Haiti following last night’s cataclysmic disaster.  Haiti has suffered so much as a nation and now must confront untold

Merkley: Portland State University Paving the Way for a Clean Energy Economy

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured Portland State University’s Green Building Lab today and learned about the university’s groundbreaking research and development of sustainable building technologies that will help transform America’s energy economy.  “Energy efficiency is a gift that keeps on giving,” said Merkley.  “Making our homes and buildings

Merkley: Clean Energy Retrofits Hit the “Job Creation Trifecta”

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley visited a Northeast Portland home today to see how an innovative Portland program is creating jobs and lowering energy costs by financing weatherization projects for local homeowners. The construction project Merkley visited is supported by Clean Energy Works Portland, which was launched with about

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