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Solar startup poised to benefit from military’s interest in clean energy
In April, the U.S. Department of Defense set some of the most aggressive renewable energy goals in history: The Air Force, Army and Navy are now committed to deployment of three gigawatts of solar, wind, biomass and geothermal by 2025. This is helping clean technology companies like Ameristar Solar.
Refugee secures future with Oregon security system
NADAC Systems is an Oregon-based company now finalizing design of a control system that not only increases building security, but also can create significant energy savings. And with more state and local governments creating benchmarks and incentives to reduce energy use in buildings, NADAC Systems may be in good position to profit.
Oregon startup touts device that converts exhaust to electricity
Jeff Gilbert founded Regenergy365 and has since earned a U.S. patent for a device that connects to existing HVAC systems and converts exhaust into electricity.
Corvallis startup tries to limit the spread of radioactive material
Earthfort, a Corvallis-based soil technology startup, sells products to help repair land damaged by industrial waste. The firm is now working with a Japanese company to reduce the spread of radioactive material following a nuclear disaster.
Portland company looks to change the urban commute
RYNO Motors' goals for its one-wheeled electric motorcycle, which is expected to reach the market in early 2013, are far loftier than simply making people using it stand out on the street. He and others in the electric vehicle industry believe that his invention can help fill the gaps that exist in urban transportation.
Program aims to change built landscape by shaking up investment practices
The four-year project called 鈥淭he Economics of Change," which started in April 2011, aims to transform the built landscape within the next few decades by shifting conventional real estate investment methods.
Cable park plan could make waves in Hood River
Naito Development is working through the permitting of a $15 million project that will include a Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel, a 20,000-square-foot mixed-use building and a 10-acre cable park near downtown Hood River.
Old Town hotel converted into apartments; tenants sought
Interior demolition of the 107-year-old Rich Building in Old Town Portland began in March, and progress has been quick. On Saturday, interested renters will be able to visit a complete model unit in the mixed-income apartment project, which is being developed by Innovative Housing Inc.
Oregon Tradeswomen secures funding for environmental job training
The Environmental Protection Agency today awarded one of 15 environmental workforce development grants to Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
2 historic Portland buildings get energy-efficiency upgrades
In an effort to bring to downtown the 鈥渋ndustrial feel鈥� that attracts creative companies to inner east Portland office spaces, Redside Development recently renovated two historic office buildings on the corner of Southwest Third and Morrison streets.
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine set to move into former Globe Hotel
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine last week received its certificate of occupancy for the 100-year-old Globe Hotel Building, marking the completion of a $15.2 million renovation in Portland鈥檚 Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood.
Wave energy buoy set to launch off Oregon coast this summer
After a year of extra testing on its power-generating buoy, Ocean Power Technologies has shipped the final component of its 200-ton PowerBuoy to Oregon for final assembly.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
