Filling the Void
The growth of wind and solar industries brings a critical source of revenue and jobs to rural counties, and the occasional dustup over land use.
- Published in Energy and Environment
Labor, Business Groups Pursue Competing Election Agendas
Divergent solutions for businesses reopening and renewable energy are top of mind as advocacy groups battle for votes this election season.
- Published in Politics
Solar Study Highlights Rural Potential
Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report.
- Published in Energy and Environment
Wildfires Show Cost of Climate Change
As wildfires lay waste to thousands of homes and businesses, the cost of climate change is accelerating a shift in investor behavior.
- Published in Energy and Environment
Lawsuit Looms Over Carbon Regs
As state agencies move forward with Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order to curtail carbon emissions, an alliance of oil and gas consumers set the stage for a legal battle.
- Published in Energy and Environment
Clean energy for your business: easier than you think
An emerging model of energy distribution provides a fresh choice.
- Published in Brand Stories
Updated: Avangrid Renewables CEO steps down
Frank Burkhartsmeyer, president and CEO of Portland-based Avangrid Renewables, has resigned from the renewable energy company, according to an internal announcement.
- Published in Must Reads
On the scene: charting a coal-free future
During an energy forum yesterday, renewable energy leaders spent the majority of the breakfast explaining the nuances of a landmark law, Senate Bill 1547B — which transitions Oregon away from coal energy.
- Published in Must Reads