Iberdrola commits to Portland
Iberdrola, enticed by a $1 million grant from the Portland Development Commission for office upgrades, has committed to stay for 10 years. And despite the recent layoff, they're hiring.
Kane lands federal farm-to-school post
After leaving Ecotrust last month, FoodHub founder Deborah Kane was named Thursday director of the USDA's farm-to-school program.
Net-zero buildings = $1.3 trillion market
Zero-energy construction is catching on in a big way. How will it play out in the Northwest?
Oregon beefing up bike tourism
Adding two new scenic bikeways to its network, Oregon is focusing on fusing its bike culture with eco-friendly tourism.
Green strategies drive stock prices
A new study shows that investors will reward responsible action on climate change by bidding up the stock price.
Push on for Benefit Corporation legislation
The folks at B Labs want to get Benefit Corporation legislation passed in Oregon during the short session. Do they have a prayer?
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- The Joinery bakes briquettes to cut waste
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- Iberdrola staying in Portland with help from $1.1M PDC grant
- Deborah Kane lands federal farm-to-school post
- Net-zero energy building to become $1.3 trillion market
- Powin Energy hones in on battery technology
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Renewable energy will see a busy 2012
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Rethinking regulation's bad rap
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Wanted: Landmark urban agriculture project
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