PGE planning massive solar projects in Eastern Oregon
Portland General Electric will invest more than $1 billion in solar and battery projects to meet fast-growing power demands of data centers.
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.
Utilities missing deadlines for solar hookups in California
As California utilities repeatedly miss deadlines to connect solar panels to the grid, advocates are calling for state enforcement and penalties.
Groups sue EPA over cancellation of $7B Solar for All plan
Nonprofits and labor groups say the Trump administration's decision illegally ended clean energy aid for low-income families.
Meta’s $10B data center project in Louisiana raises alarms
Amid a lack of transparency by the social media giant, watchdogs warn that residents could end up footing the bill for $3 billion of infrastructure needed to power the facility.
Climate-focused renovation set to start soon at OMSI
An existing space at the Portland museum is being transformed into the Nancy Stueber Natural Sciences Hall, with exhibits on climate change, sustainability and community action.
Judge allows Revolution Wind construction to resume
A federal judge ruled work can resume after a Trump administration halt, marking a major win for offshore wind in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Rhode Island, Connecticut sue over wind farm project halt
The states and the project's developer recently sued the Trump administration for stopping work on Revolution Wind, which was expected to power 350,000 homes.
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.
Alaska village swaps diesel for solar and biomass power
Galena, Alaska is cutting diesel use with solar and biomass energy, reducing costs, creating jobs, and boosting grid reliability in extreme cold.
House GOP bill slashes clean energy tax credits
House Republicans pass a bill cutting clean energy tax credits and boosting fossil fuels, challenging Biden’s climate law. Senate vote expected soon.
Coal plant sites offer potential for AI, data growth in energy pivot
Tech demand and Trump policy breathe new life into coal-fired sites, which are now key assets for gas, nuclear, solar, and AI-driven energy redevelopment.
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- 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
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