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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.
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.
The Gloria Center
The Gloria Center offers emergency shelter and support services in the Columbia River Gorge, with Pallet shelters, solar power, and trauma-informed design.
Redmond Library
The new Redmond Library features mass timber design, solar power, and community spaces in a 40,000-sq-ft sustainable facility for Deschutes County.
Construction of affordable housing project begins in Hood River
Mariposa Village will be a 130-unit affordable housing community with a building to serve seniors, a net-zero-energy community center, a park, and trails.
Tribes reach for the sun, start from ground up
On an unseasonably hot day in mid-October, three apprentices learning to install solar panels clambered on the roof of a community building in the small township of Wakpala, on the Standing Rock Reservation.
The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges
By the end of 2023, the world will have added enough wind energy to power nearly 80 million homes, making it a record year.
Time running out to take advantage of Oregon rebate program | OP-ED
The program is scheduled to sunset in January 2024, further illustrating the need for low-income service providers to act now.
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 pushing for solar surge
The president has ordered emergency steps be taken to boost U.S. production of parts, installation materials, and other components.
New Dubai building stands out architecturally
The seven-story, torus-shaped Museum of the Future is a design marvel that becomes another eye-popping element in Dubai鈥檚 piercingly modern skyline.
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.
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
