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Advocates hopeful climate bill can pass Oregon Legislature
Oregon would adopt one of the country's most ambitious timelines for eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from its power grid under a bill being considered by the Legisltature this year.
Municipalities move to limit diesel construction emissions
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and the Portland City Council last week passed parallel resolutions committing the local governments to establish a Clean Air Construction Procurement Standard.
Boardman faces new threat: tougher EPA emissions controls
The Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 proposed mercury and air toxics standards would require expensive changes to reduce air pollution at U.S. plants, and complaints are arising from industry members 鈥� especially those representing Boardman and other coal plants where shutdown agreements are in place.
Metro brainstorming how to make commuters ditch cars
According to proposed rules issued by the state Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission earlier this month, Metro should plan to reduce per-capita carbon emissions from passenger vehicles from 2005 levels by 21 percent by 2025.
Metro poll: 53% believe climate change is caused by humans
According to poll data released today (PDF), 53 percent of residents in the Portland Metro area believe that global climate change comes primarily from human activities. Another 33 percent believe it is caused by natural conditions, 11 percent 鈥渄on鈥檛 know鈥� and 3 percent don鈥檛 believe that climate change is occurring.
DEQ: Low-carbon fuel standard will reap benefits within 10 years
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is on the road presenting a plan for implementing a low-carbon fuel standard that would, according to a report, create jobs without raising taxes.
Equipment gets retrofit for courthouse project
Parrish Excavating is retrofitting seven pieces of construction equipment with a technology that removes carbon emissions as part of a the East County Courthouse project.
Oregon failing to meet emissions goals
Oregon greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow despite efforts and policies to limit them. An analysis by Kendall Energy Consulting shows that without further action, Oregon will be unable to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goal for 2020.
Emissions limits expected for heavy equipment
California has placed stricter regulations on emissions from construction equipment, regulations that are costing contractors millions per project. The new rules are discouraging Oregon contractors from bidding on California projects, and similar emissions regulations are in the works for Oregon.
Next freeway exit: a greener truck stop
Electrified parking spaces allow truckers to plug in to a 鈥榩ower pedestal鈥� delivering 120-volt and 208-volt power, Internet access and cable TV service while they rest at a truck stop. Plugged-in trucks use only one gallon of fuel per night, saving cash and reducing emissions. But so far, few truckers are plugging in.
AGC fuming about exhaust rules
New diesel emissions rules could hit California contractors starting next year, and the Associated General Contractors of America wants to stop those rules from sweeping the whole country. The rules would limit exhaust from off-road vehicles 鈥� including construction equipment 鈥� already in use, not just new vehicles.
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
