Oregon is stepping up its game in clean technology with Governor Tina Kotek, Senator Ron Wyden, and leaders from both public and private sectors unveiling the Clean Tech Manufacturing Task Force's recommendations aimed at propelling the state to the forefront of clean energy technology manufacturing.
The task force, which includes influence from Daimler Truck North America via President and CEO John O’Leary and VP of eMobility Rakesh Aneja, is looking to tap into the financial windfall provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, which, as Governor Kotek mentioned, presents an "unprecedented opportunity" to usher in a wealth of investment into the state, these new developments were outlined in an official release obtained by Oregon's Newsroom.
According to the State of Oregon official website, recommendations place a strong emphasis on 'Clean Tech Centers of Innovation Excellence’ and high-quality job creation, targeting areas that have room for innovation and the potential to uplift disadvantaged communities, the blueprint for Oregon's clean tech aspirations was celebrated by Duncan Wyse of the Oregon Business Council, praising the "roadmap for action" that seeks to benefit diverse regions of the state.
Meanwhile, Nora Apter from the Oregon Environmental Council highlighted the economic and environmental potential that this shift to clean energy represents with Oregon poised to create family-wage jobs and stimulate the local economy through investing in clean tech leadership establishing manufacturing hubs and fostering innovative partnerships that push beyond the present and peers into a horizon laden with clean possibilities, the sentiments shared in the Oregon Newsroom report signify a readiness among state leaders to strive towards economic and climate resilience on a community-wide scale.
With the global lean towards sustainable energy sources, the task force's recommendations underscore the urgency and the opportunity for Oregon to become a linchpin in the rapidly expanding market of clean tech—by making strategic investments and promoting workforce training, the state could see significant economic uplift, particularly for its economically and socially disenfranchised communities.
