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Green energy not a cure-all for job woes
Oregon politicians say renewable energy has potential to pull the state out of its financial quagmire. But the state's alternative energy industry may not be the instant-job creator politicians have pitched.
Oregon students install solar panels in Africa
Students with the Oregon Institute of Technology spent three weeks this summer installing solar power in Tanzania. Their group, Solar Hope, seeks to raise awareness of renewable energy options in developing countries.
Oregon DOE to approve BETC tweaks
Oregon's Department of Energy today gave a final reading of changes being made to the state's Business Energy Tax Credit Program, which provides tax incentives to renewable energy, conservation, recycling and other projects that reduce impacts on the environment.
Portland mayor’s office responds to solar concerns
Portland Mayor Sam Adams agrees with a group of homeowners who say solar panels should receive a full exemption from the city's historic design review process.
For solar on a historic home, you’ll have to pay
Homeowners in historic or conservation districts who want to install solar panels are shelling out more money than they expected. The modern-looking panels can compromise the historic architecture of the homes, so the city requires costly reviews before solar panels can be installed.
Solar panel permit fees increase this month
Portland's Bureau of Development Services plans to increase permit fees for solar photovoltaic systems this month.
Portland business offers loans for solar pilot
The upfront cost of solar has been the largest barrier to more customers installing photovoltaic panels on their homes. To that end, Obsidian Finance Group of Portland has begun offering long-term loans to utility customers participating in the state's solar feed-in tariff pilot program.
Solar-inspired fashions hit Portland runway
Project Runway winner and Vancouver, Wash., resident Seth Aaron Henderson was inspired by SolarWorld's Hillsboro manufacturing facility for his new collection that will debut at Portland Fashion Week.
What is a megawatt anyway?
News stories describing the energy generating capacity of renewable projects often try to illustrate the worth of a megawatt in terms of how many homes that a wind or solar […]
What is a megawatt anyway?
News stories describing the energy generating capacity of renewable projects often try to illustrate the worth of a megawatt in terms of how many homes that a wind or solar […]
Researchers shoot for better, cheaper solar panels
Solar panels, despite their hype, at best only convert 22 of the sunlight they absorb into electricity. Researchers at Oregon universities hope to change that by using physics. They say their methods will result in solar panels that are more efficient - and less expensive.
Oregon solar code needs tweaking
A new building code would limit which parts a solar installer could use to attach solar panels to roofs. But the code doesn't sit well with anyone, not even the people who wrote it.
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
