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Home » Info & Resources » Full report from the City of Portland's Peak Oil Taskforce

The Task Force recommendations and proposed action steps are detailed below.

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Submitted by Jeremy on December 1, 2007 - 5:02pm

The following is the recommendations of the POTF, see the appendix.



  • Reduce total oil and natural gas consumption by 50 percent over the next 25 years.
  • Inform citizens about peak oil and foster community and community-based solutions.
  • Engage business, government and community leaders to initiate planning and policy change.
  • Support land use patterns that reduce transportation needs, promote walkability, and provide easy access to ...
  • Design infrastructure to promote transportation options and facilitate efficient movement of freight, and prevent ...
  • Encourage energy-efficient and renewable transportation choices.
  • Expand building energy-efficiency programs and incentives for all new and existing structures.
  • Preserve farmland and expand local food production and processing.
  • Identify and promote sustainable business opportunities.
  • Redesign the safety net and protect vulnerable and marginalized populations.
  • Prepare emergency plans for sudden and severe shortages.
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