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Oregon’s CPP Moves Forward With CALSTART | Bend News
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program is pushing forward despite political pushback, aiming to slash emissions 90% by 2050 with a $136-per-ton carbon credit system. The DEQ has tapped California-based nonprofit CALSTART to manage billions in revenue, channeling funds from polluters to community climate projects. Critics question the program’s fairness and economic impact, while the DEQ insists free credits will offset burdens. Even after the Prosperity Council urged scrapping CPP in favor of regional market models, DEQ and Governor Kotek remain committed — finalizing the CALSTART contract by…
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