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IEA: Electricity demand surging faster than energy production
Electricity demand will outpace overall growth, according to the International Energy Agency. It's urging nations to diversify energy sources and boost clean power investments.
Plans for new U.S. offshore wind projects canceled
The Trump administration is canceling all offshore wind development zones, halting lease sales and reversing progress on clean energy projects across U.S. coasts.
Southern California delays gas appliance emission rules
Air quality regulators in Southern California voted to reject proposed rules that would have curbed harmful emissions from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters.
U.S. Supreme Court backs Utah oil rail project in NEPA case
The ruling is expected to ease the National Environmental Policy Act review process and pave the way for faster energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.
House GOP bill slashes clean energy tax credits
House Republicans pass a bill cutting clean energy tax credits and boosting fossil fuels, challenging Biden鈥檚 climate law. Senate vote expected soon.
Eugene sends ban on fossil-fuel infrastructure to voters
A measure to ban fossil-fuel infrastructure in new low-rise residential buildings in Eugene will appear on the city鈥檚 November ballot.
Oregon lawmakers push for state divestment from fossil fuels
The state of Oregon should divest from the fossil fuels industry to protect both the environment and its investments, three Oregon lawmakers said Wednesday as a new study put the level of that investment at almost $1.8 billion.
Proposal to lay cables under Columbia met with skepticism
Can slicing a 100-mile trench into the bed of the Columbia River be good for the environment? The answer is a big yes, says a team of energy developers that proposes submerging power cables in the riverbed.
Portland City Council vows to fight fossil fuel ruling
The city of Portland will fight a legal decision that its 2016 ban on fossil fuel terminals is unconstitutional.
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
