Opinion: The Rest of the Story on Fossil Fuels in Oregon
A recent op-ed titled "Fossil fuels are not going anywhere" was full of thoughtful insights and hard truths on Oregon's need to continue the use of natural gas and other fuels, but it wasn't the full story.
In Oregon, our local utilities and workers are at the forefront of decarbonizing our energy systems. It was rightly noted that "electrification" is not the same as decarbonization because during peak demands for energy, natural gas is still the cleanest and most reliable source available. There is a better way to decarbonize than bluntly mandating electrification. Instead, states should invest more in clean fuels such as renewable natural gas and hydrogen.