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Homegrown energy could fill state’s needs Analysis by DAVID STEIN MAN Of the Emerald Listening to Howard Richmond, it seems if Oregon were to rely on its own renewable resources, the state would be energy self-sufficient by the year 2000. Richmond, a renewable resource engineer for Oregon’s Department of Energy, is currently synthe sizing task force reports from the state Alternative Energy Development Commission. The AEDC, with nine commission members and six 15-member task forces, is studying the in-state potential for geother mal, wind, solar and conservation, biomass, alcohol fuels and hydroelectric power. The 1979 Legislature created the AEDC to measure how much and when renewable resources will become available in Oregon, and relay the infor mation to Gov. Vic Atiyeh and the 1981 Legislature. The AEDC, which will play a major role in deter mining the state's financial commitment to renewable resources, has seen its task forces at work since October. In the next two weeks, the task forces will submit reports to the nine AEDC commissioners for review. Richmond, assigned to the AEDC as a technical adviser, is combining the task force reports for an overview of Oregon's renewable resource potential. Then the people who really control the AEDC — the nine commission members selected and approved by Atiyeh — will incorporate Richmond's analysis into a formal report that will go to the governor in September and to the Legislature in 1981. Richmond says, based on task-force figures, a conservative estimate of the power available from renewables is 1,500 megawatts. Conservation, an equally important energy source, could provide an additional 1,500 megawatts of power, he says. Emerald graphic The hydro task-force report shows how abundant renewable resources are in the state. The total poten tial power from small-scale dams alone could produce the equivalent of five Trojan plants, says John Bartels, a hydro task-force member. Although environmental constraints would eventually make this an unrealistic evaluation of hydropower, Richmond has considered environmental impact in preparing his estimates Despite Richmond's enthusiasm and assurance that renewables could supply all of Oregon's energy needs, the AEDC final report may not be encouraging to those who favor their wide-scale implementation. The bottom line on the AEDC's commitment to renewable resources is best summed up by AEDC commissioner Paul Lineau, director of the Geo-Heat Center at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Lineau says that while renewable resources are valuable, they should be thought of "as a supplement to nuclear and coal plants.” The dangers of coal and nuclear plants are reported in the media daily. But renewable resources also present problems. For instance, a geothermal plant in the wilderness area near Mount Hood would mean at least a five-acre drill site, miles of pipelines and the strong sulfur smell that accompanies geothermal drilling. Environmen talists have already objected to these problems. On the coast and in the Columbia Gorge, wind farms of 500 two-megawatt wind generators could supply 10 percent of the state's energy needs but could supply the power only about 30 percent of the time; the wind doesn’t always blow. And until the AEDC develops creative solutions to overcome the technological, environmental and jurisdictional problems that accompany the use of renewable resources, the construction of a nuclear plant at Pebble Springs or another coal-fired plant at Boardman are real possibilities. Richmond acknowledges that financial, environ mental and land-use concerns make renewable re source development a still-uncertain solution to Oregon's energy needs, but task force members point out the state is paying economically for its reliance on outside energy sources: • Oregon money leaves the state to pay coal-mining taxes in Montana. • Washington taxes its exported hydroelectric power to Oregon. • Counties and cities, in Washington and wherever else coal plants operate, levy industry-base taxes that help fund their own home-improvement projects, leaving would-be Oregon projects unfinanced • Pacific Power & Light recently paid $75 million to improve the pollution equipment of its Wyoming coal plant to meet that state's stringent pollution stan dards, six times higher than federal requirements. "Look at it this way," Richmond says. "By developing renewable resources, you're keeping more local dollars in the state.'' FOOD & DRINK NO MORE BULLSHED! Louis Owens, former owner of Godtz Garden Restaurant, recently purchased the Bullshed and proudly announces the opening of the new KONA CAFE offering a colorful menu of homemade soups, pastries, salads, sandwiches, and Island-style plate lunch. Come and see our new look. Serving Breakfast from 7:30-11:30 Lunch from 11:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday KONA CAFE 853 E 13th 345-0214 4-21 EVENTS KARATE U of O Karate Club (Go Ju Ryu style) now accepting new members 350 Gertlnger An nex, Mon-Wed-Thurs 5:15. 4-21 STUDENT HEALTH FAIRE APRIL 23,1980 10 AM-4 PM U of O EMU 167 Free blood pressure, vision, lung capacity and T B tests available _488 4-23 People lor Southern African Freedom presents a lecture VICTORY IN ZIMBABWE by PROSPER TAKAWIRA of the ZIMBABWE AFRICAN NATIONAL UNION MONDAY, APRIL 21 8:00 PM EMU FORUM ROOM _489:4-21 The Survival Center PRESENTS an award winning slide show Willamette Trails which depicts the natural beauty of Oregon's unique Willamette Valley Also, Bruce Anderson recipient of the Re source Defense Award from the National Wildlife Federation, will speak on Oregon’s environmental challenge MONDAY, APR 21 7:30 PM FREE 138 GILBERT 497:4-21 ECKANKAR A WAY OF LIFE presents a five-week discussion series Tuesday, April 22, 8 p.m., EMU TOPIC: Secret Teachings of Soul (How Soul journeys to new dimensions on waves of inner sound) Public Wel come 496:4-22 Oregon Dally Emerald CAREER WEEK WORKSHOPS April 21-25,1980 2:30-3:30 EMU MON:“Hot Careers for the 80’s” What will be the leading careers for the 80 s Come to this first session of Career Week and find out COMING TUESDAY- Majors/Careers ' Sponsored by: Career Planning & Placement Service 445.4-21 Boycott Nestle VOTE YES During ASUO General Election 23rd and 24th 4-21 Lane County Community Health Council Task Force on Industrial Health present* WORKING FOR YOUR LIFE WEDNESDAY, APR 23 7:00 PM ROOM 101, EMU FREE Free Childcare Provided Presented in Conjunction with the UO Health Faire _ _4§4:4-j? The Political Science Student Union presents THE CANDIDATES ON THE ISSUES WITH TED KULONGOSKI and CHARLES PORTER These men are seeking the Democratic nomination to oppose Robert Pack EMU FORUM ROOM TODAY, APRIL 21 3:30 PM _482:4-21 THE EMU CULTURAL FORUM presents NEW YORK ART CRITIC John Perreault a slide lecture “ART NOW” John Perreault is the art critic for the SoHo WEEKLY NEWS, and contributes to many other publications. He will discuss current trends in contemporary art, as well as the potential for change in the art world Monday, Apr 28 7:30 PM Room 167, EMU FREE and OPEN to the public _ 446:4-21 CINCO DE MAYO IS COMING! MAY 2-5 _492:4-25 VOTE David Jennings Eugene City Council "Act now to (top Los Angeles type sprawl DAVID JENNINGS The Progressive Alternative PAID: David Jennings tor City Counselor tin FNTERTAINMENT CINEMA 7 10th & Olive-Atrium Building 687-0733 Premiere Engagement Ends Tuesday Federico Fellini's newest masterpiece ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL THE DECLINE OF THE WEST IN C* MAJOR "Gloriously funny so wise, so humane and so witty ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL is of a piece with this brilliant director's very best work " Vincent Canby, NY TIMES SHOWING AT 7:30 and 10:30 PM also VIVA ITALIA! A black comedy composed of 9 vignettes, sharing 3 of Haly's top actors (V. Gassman, V Tognazzi. A Sordi) touching on politics, old age religion, and love, it is an hilarious yet poignant view of society's shortcomings Directed by M Monicelli, D Rise, E. Scola "A picture deserving the highest praise.'' NY POST SHOWING AT 9:00 PM ONLY Reduced Admission Sun Matinee 2 p.m 447:4-22 EMU CULTURAL FORUM presents 1980 FILM CONFERENCE SURVIVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER Susan Shadbume on presentation of script and grant writing Manson Kennedy on film distribution Mike McNamara on the business of filmmaking. Lenny Llpton an overview on indepen dent filmmaking SATURDAY, MAY 10 9 AM-6 PM EMU FORUM ROOM Films by Oregon Filmmakers 107 LAWRENCE 8 PM If you're interested in any aspect of filmmaking, then this conference is for you! S3 UO Students $6 General Public Tickets on sale at EMU Main Desk Seating is limited, so preregistration is encouraged Those who have preregis tered will have priority This conference is funded in part by the Festival of the Arts Committee 491 4-21,sb UNIVERSITY THEATRE PRESENTS THE DUCK VARIATIONS a play by David Mamet a comedy about unconventional bird watchmg APRIL 17,18,19, 24,25,26 8 PM POCKET PLAYHOUSE $3/$2 UO Students BOX OFFICE 686-4191 _ 4-25 EMANUELL II JOYS OF A WOMAN Artistically creative, sensuous. A movie tor lovers Starring Sylvia Kristel. THURSDAY, APRIL 24 177 LAWRENCE 7, 9, A 10:30 PM PERSONALS_ BOOKS WANTED-TOP PRICES PAID J. MICHAEL’S BOOKS Used Rare. New 101 West 7th 342-2002 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 5259:tfn SAMMY: Meet me for a pastrami sandwich at Lenny's Nosh Bar in the Courtyard LUIGI 376 RALLY FOR CHARLES PORTER, the young people's candidate for US Senate He has something importand to say April 2?, 7:30 pm, Democratic Headquarters, 857 Wil lamette. Come and bring a friend. Paid: Charles for US Senate, 96 E Broadway, Eugene. 4-23 10 CENT BEER Every MONDAY NIGHT 9 to 10:30 PM BIG SCREEN TV SUD’S FACTORY TAVERN 30th A Interstate S 747-5131 5884 :M CRISIS CENTER U of O-Telephone Hot Line from 5 p.m to 8 a m Help with personal & emotional problems Strickly confidential. Call 686-4488. 5784 MH LARS:tvieet me at 2 AM for a four egg omelette at Lenny's Nosh Bar in the Courtyard. LOLITA. 375 VOTE David Jennings Eugene City Council NO NUKES, NO HERBICIDES DAVID JENNINGS The Progressive Alternative PAID: David Jennings tor City Counselor tin BIKINI LINES, eyebrows shaped permanently by Electrolysis. Since 1971 Terry Kay Myers, 2833 Willamette, 484-6959. 4 2? CALIFORNIA DELEGATES: Mandatory Meeting either Monday Apr 21 or Tues Apr 22 7:15 p m EMU room to be posted attend only one ol these For info 485-4375 4-21 HAVE A PARTY!! VIDA BARN 896-3913 4901 :MF ALICE IN WONDERLAND, an equal oppor tunity movie (both sexes can come),Thursday. April 24th & Friday, April 25th, 150 Geology, 7, 9, &JM PM, $1 50 (RATED X). 454 4-21 WE ENDORSE ALAN CONTRERAS ASUO PRESIDENT Sharon Gitelaon Mark Stapka Vicky Yea Keith Kitano Julie Campbell Ken Kromer LeJune Perrin Suaan Crampton Bill Farrell Sheila Schaln Albert Maghbouleh J. Althea Gary McMahon Kathy Jonea Leo Whitlow Beckle Liftman Danny Alvarado Cindy Busaiere Ellen Schmidt Bryan Crowe DUNGEON MASTER NEEDED: Beginning Dungeon and Dragon players interested in learning the finer arts ot "D" and “D" Any interested D Master Call Dave or Reid 666-5276 4-2? Representing your Interests... Vote BILL NIMMO SUAB Position # ? 4-24 VOTE CLAYTON LANCE for SUAB *14 6 «1S Music, English, language, Religion & Philo sophy Majors LETS STOP CURRICULUM CUTS IN OUR DEPARTMENTS Paid: Committee to Elect Lance 4-24 ELECT GALE GRAHAM SUAB POSITION # V4V4 & #15 A candidate seeking a chance to provide REPONSIBLE representation PD Graham THE GAMMA PHIS ARE PROUD TO AN NOUNCE their 1980 Spring Pledges Tami Celorie, Julie Gresset, Leanne Haner, Peggy Kelley, Kari Minion, and Cathleen Tarro Welcome to the house! CARRIE HARMON: Congratulations! I just want you to know what I think, you're the best Welcome to membership! Alpha love, YOUR BELOVED BIG SIS FAITH: I'm really proud ot you! But I'm also happy that you're home now. Loving you, KIRT ALPHA O MAGGIE I sure have been lucky to have you for a rose buddy! Thanks for everything. JAN_ ANGEL: You are a very special person and “Heart to Heart' describes my feelings, ex presstons. T-BEAR VICKI KASTNER: Happy 21 er! 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