Business-friendly environment
There's a reason Oregon has the eighth fastest growing economy in the U.S. Oregon has reduced regulatory barriers, provides project-ready land and has a tax structure and skilled workforce that are ready to meet industry needs.
An international center of innovation
Oregon is among the top states in patents per capita and a leading source of innovation in nanotechnology. We are an early adopter of "green" technologies and innovative solutions that promote sustainable development, particularly in the area of green building.
Abundant and low-cost energy
Oregon has reliable providers with tailored energy management programs, cash incentives and renewable power options. We are making significant investments in renewable energy resources such as ocean wave, wind and solar energy. Oregon's Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry has committed to generating over 600MW of production capacity by 2009 which will make Oregon the largest PV producing state in North America. In 2007, the state set a goal of having 25 percent of all energy in the state come from renewable resources by 2025. Oregon's renewable energy portfolio is one of the most aggressive in the nation and demonstrates Oregon's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy.
There's a reason Oregon has the eighth fastest growing economy in the U.S. Oregon has reduced regulatory barriers, provides project-ready land and has a tax structure and skilled workforce that are ready to meet industry needs.
- Oregon's Business Energy Tax Credit has provided more than $225 million in tax credits for energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy.
- Oregon worker's compensation rates have been declining for 25 years, and are half that of California.
- A profile of the economy, business incentives, tax credits, financing programs and other resources is readily available at www.oregon4biz.com
An international center of innovationOregon is among the top states in patents per capita and a leading source of innovation in nanotechnology. We are an early adopter of "green" technologies and innovative solutions that promote sustainable development, particularly in the area of green building.
Abundant and low-cost energy
Oregon has reliable providers with tailored energy management programs, cash incentives and renewable power options. We are making significant investments in renewable energy resources such as ocean wave, wind and solar energy. Oregon's Photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry has committed to generating over 600MW of production capacity by 2009 which will make Oregon the largest PV producing state in North America. In 2007, the state set a goal of having 25 percent of all energy in the state come from renewable resources by 2025. Oregon's renewable energy portfolio is one of the most aggressive in the nation and demonstrates Oregon's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy.
