How one Oregon activist is using a decades-old liberal policy to stall green energy projectsBy Tony Schick (OPB)Aug. 14, 2025 1 p.m.Irene Gilbert is a 76-year-old retired state employee on a mission, fighting energy projects like large wind farms in Oregon’s rural communities.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up