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Oregon wind energy too much to handle
So many wind farms are being built in Oregon that the state-mandated backup power source - hydropower from the Bonneville Power Administration - won't be able to reliably provide that backup power for long.
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 […]
Wind war in Union County
An Eastern Oregon community is divided over a proposed wind development in the Grande Ronde Valley. Proponents say the wind farm could bring jobs and money to the struggling community, but a vocal group of residents say wind farms are unsightly, loud and ruinous to the landscape and wildlife.
Hideous or graceful? Union County split over wind turbines
An Eastern Oregon community is divided over a proposed wind development in the Grande Ronde Valley. Proponents say the wind farm could bring jobs and money to the struggling community, but a vocal group of residents say wind farms are unsightly, loud and ruinous to the landscape and wildlife.
Wind war in Union County
An Eastern Oregon community is divided over a proposed wind development in the Grande Ronde Valley. Proponents say the wind farm could bring jobs and money to the struggling community, but a vocal group of residents say wind farms are unsightly, loud and ruinous to the landscape and wildlife.
PGE completes Biglow Canyon wind farm
Portland General Electric flipped the switch on the final phase of its Biglow Canyon Wind Farm this week. The 217-turbine project in Sherman County has the capacity to produce 450 megawatts of electricity.
Helix wind development plans expansion
It's windier in Umatilla County than developer Iberdrola Renewables previously thought. The wind developer has submitted a request to the Oregon Department of Energy to add 102 megawatts of turbines to its Helix Wind Power Facility project north of Helix in Umatilla County.
Warehouse ready for wind giant makeover
Gerding Edlen Development will give a $66 million renovation to the Meier & Frank warehouse in the Pearl District. The building will be the new headquarters for Vestas-American Wind Technology.
PGE, PacifiCorp in talks to build transmission line
Portland General Electric could partner with PacifiCorp to build a new 500-kilovolt transmission line from Boardman to Salem.
Environmentalists, developers compromise
Two wind developers have taken proactive measures toward confrontation with environmentalists who oppose wind farms on desert landscapes.
Oregon wind project faces environmental scrutiny
A proposed wind development near Steens Mountain in rural Oregon's Harvey County could inject $1 billion into the economically barren area, but the project faces opposition from environmental groups who think the area should be preserved as wilderness.
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- Portland code changes to take effect in November
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- 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
