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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 […]
PGE, PSU partner for sustainable projects
Portland State University and Portland General Electric on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding for a long-term partnership to make Portland a more sustainable city.
Invasive cane a possible energy source
Portland General Electric has hired researchers to explore the use of Giant Cane, an invasive species in several states, as biomass to supplement its coal-powered electricity plants.
PGE to offer online energy tracking
Many Portland General Electric customers may not give much thought to how much electricity is being used when they turn on a heater, a television or another appliance. But that may change soon, when PGE customers will be able to track their hourly energy use by using an online program that will work with 800,000 new SmartMeters being installed in the utility's service area.
City鈥檚 outreach illuminates solar project
Residents of West Linn won鈥檛 get much in return from the Oregon Department of Transportation鈥檚 planned solar highway. No rate decreases or other perks from Portland General Electric, ODOT鈥檚 partner on the project located near West Linn off Interstate 205. But West Linn City Councilor Jody Carson said the city supports the project because it believes in sustainable energy investment.
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- 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
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
