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Energy Action NW Participates in Jobs Rally (Portland, OR: February 12, 2010) Energy Action Northwest participated in a rally on Wednesday at the State Capitol Building designed to galvanize legislative attention on job creation and economic recovery for Oregon. The event was organized and sponsored by the Oregon AFL-CIO and the Columbia-Pacific Building Trades Council. Energy Action NW is a business and labor coalition that advocates for sound energy policy, rational energy development and a strong, jobs-based economy.
Energy Action NW Applauds FERC's 3-1 Decision in Favor of Jordan Cove (Portland, OR: December 17, 2009) EANW today applauded FERC's decision to approve the siting application of the Jordan Cove Energy project, an LNG receiving terminal proposed for Coos Bay, Oregon. This action brings the project one step closer to eventual construction and operation, although a number of additional regulatory and environmental approvals are still pending.
Energy Action Northwest Files Formal Complaint with the IRS against Columbia RiverKeeper; Requests Investigation into Political Activities Prohibited by Law (Portland, OR: December 1, 2009) Energy Action Northwest today filed a complaint with the Internal Revenue Service against Columbia RiverKeeper (CRK). The letter requests the IRS to investigate CRK's political activities to determine whether CRK may continue to operate as a tax-exempt organization. Non-profit organizations (such as CRK) are prohibited from engaging in either direct, or indirect, election activity... (Click here for a printable version of this press release) Additional Resources: Energy Action's letter to the IRS with accompanying exhibits (74 page PDF) Energy Action's letter to the IRS-no appendices (8 page PDF) Energy Action's accompanying Exhibits-no letter (66 page PDF)
Columbia Riverkeeper Involvement in Recall Elections Exposed, Prompts EANW Call for Board Investigation (Portland, OR: November 16, 2009) Energy Action Northwest today strongly criticized Columbia Riverkeeper (CRK) for its questionable participation in the recent Clatsop County recall election and called upon the CRK Board of Directors to investigate the campaign activities of its staff... (Click here for a printable version of this press release) Additional Resources: "Emails refute Columbia Riverkeepers denial of recall involvement" (C. Bartoldus, NorthCoastOregon.com, Nov 13, 2009) Olivia Schmidt Email 27 JUL 09 VandenHeuvel Approves Recall Press Release
Energy Action Northwest Announces Leadership Change (Portland, OR: November 12, 2009) EANW has announced a transition in its executive leadership. Edward Finklea, who has served as the coalition's Executive Director since 2008, has decided to return to the practice of law. Tom Ivancie has been appointed as the new Executive Director. (Click here for a printable version of this press release)
Anti-LNG Forces Again Misrepresent the Facts Concerning Requested Zoning Change (Portland, OR: September 23, 2009) EANW, a business-labor coalition promoting sound energy policy for the Pacific Northwest, today decried the ongoing misrepresentation of key facts surrounding development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the Columbia River. (Click here for a printable version of this press release)
Finklea and Vandenheuvel on KGW's "Straight Talk" On Saturday, June 13th, Ed Finklea and Brett Vandenheuvel appeared together to debate Oregon's need for new energy infrastructure development. Click here to watch the program.
EANW Representatives Submit Testimony Against HB 2015 (Salem, OR: April 16, 2009) Representatives of EANW today released a statement in opposition to legislation that seeks to prevent development of LNG terminals in Oregon. In a statement to the House Sustainability and Economic Development Committee, EANW Executive Director Ed Finklea criticized the legislation (HB 2015) because it would create unnecessary hurdles to the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Oregon... (Click here for a printable version of this press release) (Click here to read Ed Finklea's statement)
Help Wanted Ad (The Oregonian, March 8, 2009)
'Help Wanted' Ad Urges Oregon Officials to Back LNG (NGI's Daily Gas Price Index, March 10, 2009)
Oregon Business, Labor Urge Haste on Energy Projects (Natural Gas Intelligence, March 9, 2009)
Business, Labor Coalition Urges Oregon to Build Energy Projects (Power Market Today, March 6, 2009)
Business & Labor Coalition Appeals to Governor Kulongoski in Salem (March 5, 2009)
Ed Finklea's remarks at the Salem Capitol Building (March 5, 2009)
Politicians Should Stop Stalling LNG (Editorial, Longview Daily News, March 1, 2009)
Energy Coalition Slams Columbia Riverkeeper Distortion on Natural Gas Pipeline (February 26, 2009)
An economic stimulus Oregon could use (Oregonian editorial posted on OregonLive.com, February 11, 2009)
Energy Action "Truth Offensive" Corrects Columbia RiverKeeper Miscount (January 16, 2009)
Business & Labor Coalition Welcomes FERC Ruling on Bradwood Landing (January 15, 2009)
Gasline Issue Heats up in Salem news clip (KATU-TV, January 13, 2009) Gas Pipeline Issue Heats up in Salem news clip (KGW-TV, January 13, 2009)
Energy Action Press Conference at Oregon State Capitol video recording (January 13, 2009)
Tom Chamberlain's Remarks at Energy Action NW Press Conference (January 13, 2009)
Energy Coalition Launches "Truth Offensive" in Challenge to Anti-LNG Groups (January 13, 2008)
Three Named to Energy Action Northwest Board of Directors (January 8, 2009)
In Pursuit of Our Energy Future: What is Noble Enough?by Ed Finklea (December 29, 2008) (The Oregonian, January 1, 2009) (The Mail Tribune, January 4, 2009) (The Salem Statesman, January 9, 2009)
Tom Ivancie is Appointed Director of Government Affairs at Energy Action Northwest (December 23, 2008)
Ed Finklea's Comments on KUIK Radio's "Washington County Today" (December 19, 2008)
Video of Energy Summit Proceedings Available through Coalition's Website (December 8, 2008)
Jobs we can't afford to turn our backs on (The Oregonian, December 2, 2008)
EANW Endorses Request for Additional Borrowing Authority for BPA (November 26, 2008) (See the lettersent to the Northwest Congressional Delegation) (See EANW's letter sent to Senator Ron Wyden)
Forget Oil, Get Moving with Natural Gas! ([1 thing PDX] community blog, November 25, 2008)
Summit Lays Out Hazards to Regional Economy of Ignoring Natural Gas (Clearing Up, November 3, 2008)
Energy Summit October 23rd (October 20, 2008)
Federal Agency Approves LNG Terminal along Columbia River (KATU-2 TV, September 18, 2008)
Energy Coalition Applauds Federal Approval of Oregon LNG Terminal (September 18, 2008)
Energy Action Northwest Executive to Address Region’s Natural Gas Outlook (September 12, 2008)
New Energy Advocacy Group Announces Plans for Energy Summit (September 11, 2008)
Time for Common Ground on LNG (Statesman Journal, August 15, 2008)
Rising Energy Prices Stoke Natural Gas Proposals (The Oregonian, August 7, 2008)
New Group Rallies around Natural Gas as Prices Soar (Portland Business Journal, July 25, 2008)
Business and Labor Leaders Announce Creation of Energy Action Coalition(July 18, 2008) |
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