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Centrally located in the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia Gorge is an ideal location for renewable energy production, manufacturing, and research. The Columbia Gorge Bi-State Renewable Energy Zone is a six-county region straddling the Columbia River in both Oregon and Washington. The area offers qualities such as a broad inventory of industrial property, multi-modal transportation, renewable energy technology training, a favorable business climate, and an unbelievable quality of life.
Columbia Gorge Bi-State Renewable Energy Zone was created by resolution of the six member counties in the Columbia Gorge area.
- Gilliam County, Oregon
- Hood River County, Oregon
- Klickitat County, Washington
- Sherman County, Oregon
- Skamania County, Washington
- Wasco County, Oregon
CGBREZ was formed in 2008 to develop the Columbia Gorge region as a world-class center of renewable energy research, development, manufacturing and application of technologies. Spanning the Oregon and Washington border the area is seeing a rapid growth in wind-related companies. Characterized by strong breezes, as windsurfers discovered 30 years ago, the mile wide Columbia River Gorge not only supports a healthy breeze but it supports a sensational place to live, work and play. Our team anxiously awaits the opportunity to learn more about your company needs and share with you information on the amenities of doing business in the Gorge.
The Columbia Gorge region is served by I-84 and has easy access to the Portland Oregon International Airport. The area boasts a strong regional economy. Companies like Google, Insitu, and many green technology businesses and clusters of small companies create a dynamic business environment. The area is an attractive place to establish and expand renewable energy industries.
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