Oregon Latest State to Develop Microgrids as Power Demand Grows

July 17, 2025--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Oregon is the latest state to step up its efforts to use microgrids to counter the effects of rising power-generation demand, extreme weather and other challenges. These independent, small-scale grids can shield communities from problems associated with the overall power grid, such as stressed transmission systems and rising power bills. Industrial Info is tracking about $2.75 billion worth of active and proposed microgrid projects across the U.S., including more than $1 billion worth in Oregon's neighboring states of California, Idaho, Nevada and Washington. Governor Tina Kotek (D) is expected to sign two measures passed last month by the Oregon House of Representatives and Senate with broad bipartisan support. Other companies featured: Microsoft Corporation