Oregon has few conventional energy resources but is rich in renewable energy potential of hydroelectric, wind and geothermal. Oregon's total energy consumption is low, although the State is a leader in the energy-intensive forest products industry. The transportation sector is the leading energy-consuming sector in Oregon, followed closely by the industrial and residential sectors.
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- Oregon is one of the Nation's leading generators of hydroelectric power, which accounts for more than one-half of State electricity generation.
- Major transmission lines connect Oregon's electricity grid to California and Washington State, allowing for large interstate energy transfers.
- Liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facilities have been proposed in Oregon to help meet demand for the fuel.
- The geologically active basin and range country in southeastern Oregon, as well as the Cascade Mountains in western Oregon, are promising sites for geothermal energy development.