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Tiny Oregon town’s new facility is a big deal
The first utility-scale wind-solar-battery plant in North America is expected to be followed by similar ones.
Biden administration moves to expand solar power on US land
U.S. officials announced approval Tuesday of two solar projects in California and moved to open up public lands in three other Western states to potential solar development, as part of the Biden administration's effort to counter climate change by shifting from fossil fuels.
Judge to hear fight over lithium mine on Nevada-Oregon line
Conservationists suing a federal agency over approval of a mine at the largest known U.S. deposit of lithium will go before a judge Wednesday in search of an emergency court order to block excavations they say would disturb sacred tribal burial grounds near the Nevada-Oregon line.
Eastern Oregon may be home to renewable energy project
Portland General Electric is making plans to build the nation's first large-scale renewable energy project that combines wind turbines, solar panels and battery storage, according to a news report.
More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Portland
Portland General Electric has pledged to build 36 electric vehicle charging stations next year.
Harsh political climate jeopardizes renewable energy tax credits
A key tax credit for renewable energy production is set to expire at the end of 2012, but congressmen are already proposing an extension during an unfavorable political climate.
As apocalypse draws nigh, invest in renewables
These have been some rough weeks, but if the S&P downgrade of the country鈥檚 credit rating is an indication of anything, I fear the for the future as the fabric of the modern world unravels into savagery. What to do? Rig up a renewable source of energy to you building and stockpile ammunition. As you can tell from the the below video, petroleum based energy sources are not viable 鈥� or livab[...]
Biofuel producers express interest in ethanol research
Major biofuel producers are investigating research that recently came out of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The details are still confidential, but chemical engineer Yong Wang said a large company is looking into licensing and commercializing a new catalyst material that could replace the petroleum-derived chemicals currently being used in biofuel production.
OSU recognized for high use of renewable energy
Oregon State University is the largest buyer of green power in Corvallis and recently earned recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency as the second-largest purchaser of any university in the United States.
Turbines can go underwater, especially with government money
Using turbines to capture energy is not a new idea, but engineering the technology for such hydrokinetic energy has proven difficult.
BETC’s demise triggers concern for energy newcomers
Oregon's Business Energy Tax Credit program will be replaced with three new funds that might be less effective in attracting jobs and revenue to the state.
Entire world jumping on crazy green energy bandwagon
Global investment in renewable energy grew by 32 percent during 2010, with a record level of $211 billion invested in that year, mainly in wind farms in China and rooftop solar panels in Europe.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
