Our Mission Statement

CREA supports business and economic opportunities through renewable energy development in a competitive environment. We support use of free enterprise principles to create economically and environmentally responsible electric generation within the State of Oregon.


      Executive Board Agenda 

     Friday, June 12, 2026: 10:00am-12:30pm
Bend Municipal Courthouse
555 NE 15th St.
Bend Oregon, 97701
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85892138191?pwd=N0J2Y8pBMZMUsUUBaJN3am8JqFd6TX.1
Meeting ID: 858 9213 8191
Passcode: 981373


         1.  Mazama Energy Presentation: Newberry Geothermal Project - Pete Lumley              

        2.  CREA Business Meeting - Judge Joe Dabulskis

             - Minutes of May 8, 2026 - Action

             - Financials for May, 2026 - Action

             - 2026-2027 Proposed Budget - Action

             - CIS Insurance Coverage for CREA - Action

         3.  City of Bend: In-conduit Hydro Projects  –  Austin Somhegyi, Senior Project Engineer 

         4.  Legislative Update  -  Tess Milio

          5.  Members Update  –  All Members                      
6.  Public Comment - Chair Dabulskis

         7.  Adjourn - Chair Dabulskis

Following the meeting, please join us for a no host lunch at Worthy Brewing: 495 NE Bellevue Drive Bend, OR 97701

We are a Chapter 190 Intergovernmental Organization. Our members include Oregon counties, municipalities, irrigation districts, project owners, consultants and individuals with an interest in policy supporting the development of community-scale renewable energy within our state. We connect with like-minded organizations to benefit mutual causes.