Voices from Sustainable Business

REITs, master limited partnerships could make playing field more level for renewables

Duncan Delano and Kimberlee Stafford, Tonkon Torp LLP

Despite recent technological advances, renewable energy still needs assistance to compete in today’s energy market.

Distributed solar is here to stay, soon without subsidies

Dexter Gauntlett, Navigant Research

Five years ago, most people thought the only way solar power would be affordable in the United States was if it was installed in massive solar farms out in the desert.

What's up in sustainability's trenches? Let me — and SBO's readers — know

By Andy Giegerich

Sustainable Business Oregon editor

While I’ve only helmed the SBO desk for three months, I’ve quickly discovered that SBO readers are some of the more diverse and fascinating business types in Oregon.

Hydro's long history, and bright future, bode well for American energy independence

Nate Sandvig, MWH Global Inc.

From Canada to California and across the county, hydropower is an economical and reliable renewable resource that provides low-cost power and facilitates local economic development.

In the trenches: Wendy Carhart on Ecova's 'Princess of Energy'

Wendy Carhart, Ecova

Editor’s note: Over the next several weeks, Sustainable Business Oregon’s bloggers will be exploring the roles of workers in sustainability’s trenches. Send your ideas for profiles to Andy Giegerich at agiegerich@bizjournals.com

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