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Depoe Bay committee backs forming green-energy advisory task force, hears hydrogen microgeneration grant plan
Summary
The Depoe Bay Emergency Preparedness Committee voted to formalize the Green Energy group as a city advisory task force and heard a consultant and an industry analyst outline a two‑phase grant and plans to install hydrogen fuel‑cell microgeneration to provide up to 30 days of backup power for critical facilities.
The Depoe Bay Emergency Preparedness Committee on April 14 voted to move the volunteer Green Energy group toward formal status as an advisory task force to the City Council and heard detailed presentations about a two‑phase state grant and plans to site hydrogen fuel‑cell microgeneration for critical facilities.
Committee member Kimberly said the change of status is a response to public perception and to make it clear “if they’re going to be doing work for and on behalf of the city, they need to be a group of the city.” The committee voted in favor of forming the task force after a motion and second were offered and a voice vote showed support.
Why it matters: committee members and outside advisers said the group’s work has moved beyond short‑term…
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