Looking for an interesting read about the future of clean energy? Check out this article highlighting Mazama Energy’s latest innovation in geothermal power. This piece explores how Mazama’s advancements could help shape the future of reliable, sustainable energy.
Midstate Electric Cooperative has been fully supportive of Mazama Energy and its enhanced geothermal project in the Newberry area. Throughout this process, we have actively advocated for the project and recognized the tremendous value of this firm, dependable, and dispatchable energy resource.
This project represents a true game changer—not only for Midstate Electric Cooperative, but for the future of energy in Central Oregon. It positions the region as a leader in developing carbon-free, dispatchable power at a time when reliable generation is becoming increasingly critical to the stability of the grid. As power demand continues to grow and the region looks for sustainable solutions, this project could provide exactly the type of resource needed to support the Pacific Northwest’s energy future.
Midstate Electric Cooperative believes that harnessing geothermal energy in our own backyard offers an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen reliability, diversify our energy mix, and help shape Central Oregon into a geothermal innovation hub. We value our partnership with Mazama Energy and look forward to continuing our collaboration as this groundbreaking project advances toward production and begins contributing clean, firm power to our grid.
James “Jim” Anderson, CEO and General Manager