Eugene considers tax on large corporations to fund clean energy transition

Eugene, Oregon is exploring a tax on billion-dollar firms to finance clean energy upgrades for small businesses like restaurants unable to afford electrification themselves.

First covered Oct 20, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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22d Canary Media Will a second US city tax billion-dollar firms to fund clean energy? — Amy Winton doesn’t like that she has to depend on fossil gas for her restaurant, Mexican taquería Pandita in Eugene, Oregon.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-20 (#5) · 2026-10-21 (#10)

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