Hillsboro, Oregon continues to set the standard as the nation’s foremost consumer of green power, keeping its #1 spot for the heftiest overall green power usage and rising to the 3rd place for green power as a percentage of total electricity use, this per the latest scoop from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Residents and business owners in this eco-conscious city voluntarily splash out on over three billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power every year, making up a significant 65.8 percent of Hillsboro's total juice, the community’s unwavering commitment toward renewable energy pulsing stronger than ever and on this trajectory, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them push the envelope even further in the years to come.
In a statement obtained by the City of Hillsboro, Sustainability & Resiliency Manager Robin Straughan championed the city’s green resolve: "We're proud that Hillsboro has been one of the leading cities nationally in the percentage and volume of green power purchased by homes and businesses for more than a decade,” said Straughan, highlighting the heartening trend of climate impact reduction through conscious energy choices.
An upsurge from 39 percent in 2012 to an impressive 65.8 percent in 2024 marks Hillsboro's steady march toward sustainability, green power here, defined as zero-emissions electricity sourced from renewable resources such as wind, solar, and geothermal, not only fuels the city's needs but also spurs on the growth of renewable infrastructure across the nation a prospect that shines with the potential of a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
For those interested in becoming part of Hillsboro’s green power movement, further details and options on how to switch to renewable energy sources for electricity can be found on the city’s official website.
