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PGE completes Biglow Canyon wind farm
Portland General Electric flipped the switch on the final phase of its Biglow Canyon Wind Farm this week. The 217-turbine project in Sherman County has the capacity to produce 450 megawatts of electricity.
Boardman groundwater cause for concern
A national report says contamination at Oregon's Boardman power plant highlights the need for new regulation.
PGE sticks to 2020 shutdown for Boardman
Portland General Electric today stuck to its guns, telling the Oregon Public Utility Commission it will not change the 2020 closing date for its coal-fired plant in Boardman.
PGE, PacifiCorp in talks to build transmission line
Portland General Electric could partner with PacifiCorp to build a new 500-kilovolt transmission line from Boardman to Salem.
Next for Boardman: natural gas
Though Portland General Electric hasn't finalized a date when it will close its coal-fired plant in Boardman, it has identified natural gas as its best option to keep its customers powered after the closure.
Oregon pilot solar program fills up in 15 minutes
Update: Well, that didn’t take long. I have word from both Pacific Power and Portland General Electric that all available reservations for folks looking to participate in the pilot project […]
Oregon pilot solar program fills up in 15 minutes
Update: Well, that didn’t take long. I have word from both Pacific Power and Portland General Electric that all available reservations for folks looking to participate in the pilot project […]
Proposed PGE transmission line raises questions
Questions are stirring about whether Oregon’s future energy demands are enough to merit construction of a new 500-kilovolt transmission line from Boardman to Salem. Portland General Electric says the Cascade […]
DOE seeks comment on transmission line
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on the Cascade Crossing Transmission Project, which would cross through wildlife areas, tribal lands and privately held lands.
PGE faces opposition in renewing plant permit
Portland General Electric is trying to renew an operating permit for its power plant in Boardman, but environmentalists want stricter emission controls that could hamper the company.
Preservationist group purchases Powerhouse
A group of historic preservationists have reached an agreement with Portland General Electric to purchase the decommissioned Bull Run Powerhouse in Clackamas County.
Independence wind firm begins small-scale installations
An alternative energy company in Independence will begin to install small-scale wind turbines around the state over the next few months. WindEnergy has five turbine installations scheduled for the next […]
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
