SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber’s signature priorities is getting a hearing in the Oregon Legislature.
A budget panel has scheduled a work session Tuesday to make changes to Kitzhaber’s plan to put people to work installing energy-efficient technology in Oregon schools.
Proponents have dubbed the measure “cool schools.” They say it would save schools money on their energy costs while creating a safer and healthier learning environment for children. But some critics question whether the retrofits would ever save enough money to justify a big upfront cost.
