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A solar-powered way to clean stormwater
An Oregon product designed to provide clean drinking water in Third World countries may also hold the solution to a problem that plagues construction sites: how to clean stormwater.
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 startup Indow Windows ready to expand
Portland startup Indow Windows is quickly growing its weatherization business. The 16-person company isn鈥檛 even two years old, but in the past two months it has gained national recognition and a partnership with a leading Oregon contractor.
Portland鈥檚 Indow Windows snags $10,000 CleanTech Open national prize
The national winners of the 2011 CleanTech Open were announced today, and Portland-based Indow Windows came very close to the top honors.
4 Pacific Northwest businesses named semifinalists in Cleantech Open competition
The third annual Pacific Northwest Awards Expo for the Cleantech Open is scheduled for Oct. 5. At the ceremony, finalists will be named for the national business competition. The event will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle. Tickets cost $65. Following is a look at four of the region鈥檚 semifinalists.
Cleantech Open semifinalist separates the good from the bad
A Portland-based company, Vorsana Inc., has figured out a way to use the turbulence that occurs naturally in fluids to combat air and water pollution.
Window inserts improve energy performance, reduce utility bills
When Sam Pardue looked into fixing the 鈥渂eautiful, leaky, old windows鈥� in his 1906 Portland home, he became so frustrated by the lack of options that he began developing his own solution.
Foldable, electric bike targeted at commuter niche
The founders of Conscious Commuter Corp., a startup based out of both Portland and Los Angeles, next week plan to launch a new search for funding as they gear up for commercial manufacturing of their folding, electric bicycle.
Cleantech Open semifinalist imagines the ‘e-home’
Visions of a holistic, transformational building system have earned Jim Crowell, the founder of Wilsonville startup e-TECH, a spot in the semifinals of the Cleantech Open business competition.
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
