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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.
Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
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.
Sale jump-starts floating, offshore wind power in US waters
Tuesday marked the first-ever U.S. auction of leases to develop commercial-scale floating wind farms, in the deep waters off the West Coast.
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.
Now hiring: US offshore wind ramps up, workers taught safety
At a 131-year-old maritime academy along Buzzards Bay in Massachusetts, people who will build the nation's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm are learning the skills to stay safe while working around turbines at sea.
PacifiCorp completes wind power surge with four projects
An electric utility has completed its plan to more than double the amount of wind power it can send to customers in the Rocky Mountain region and Northwest.
Energy Trust of Oregon launches wind calculator
The nonprofit Energy Trust of Oregon recently launched a new wind resource calculator that allows Portland-area residents to evaluate the viability of small wind turbines on their properties. The calculator is called WindSight and is powered by a Brooklyn, N.Y., company called Wind Analytics.
Conservation groups file lawsuit challenging Oregon wind farm
Two Oregon land conservation groups last week jointly filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Interior Department鈥檚 approval of the Echanis wind project, a proposed $300 million wind farm that would be built in the high desert of Harney County.
BPA electric grid management plan criticized by wind interests
In an effort to resolve a heated dispute with renewable energy producers that began last spring, the Bonneville Power Administration on Tuesday released a new plan to manage the region鈥檚 electric grid when supply exceeds demand. But regional wind advocates say the plan is inadequate, despite changes made since a draft was released in February.
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.
Vestas wins accolade for new WindMade label
Vestas Wind Systems, which houses its North American headquarters in Portland, won praise today for its efforts in promoting products that are made using wind energy.
News
- 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
- 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
