Statesman Journal--
Senate Bill 994 proposes to use the 3 % surcharge on Portland General Electric customers in the Portland area in order to bail out Oregon Museum Of Science and industry (OMSI) $4.6 million delinquent loan with money that was intended to fund efficiency measures and renewable energy.
Originally, the 3% public purpose surcharge was passed by the Legislature in 2002 was originally designed to be used to fund Energy Trust of Oregon to promote energy efficiency.
Lawmakers insisted that the surcharge was consistent with the intent of the original proposal and that the loan was given to OMSI based on energy conservation efforts made at the museum's new building.
2 comments:
No, they shouldn't.
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OMSI should be charging enough to support themselves. If not, they can apply for grants just like everyone else. Considering that fewer than 10% of the local population visit regularly, why should 100% pay for the upkeep. Isn't it a tourist attraction?
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