Energy and Environment – Page 11 – Oregon Business

Climate Change Business Fund Secures Investment

VertueLab has its sights set on bringing green technology to market. Despite a myriad of challenges, the business development fund just secured a large boost.

August 13, 2025July 26, 2019 Written by Sander Gusinow

Cap and Trade: Lawmakers Face Transportation Conundrum

A historic bill to reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gases is on the cusp of passing if fuel suppliers can be brought on board.

August 12, 2025May 23, 2019 Written by Kim Moore

Hard Charging

New regulation, grassroots demands and technological innovation are transforming the way electricity is generated in the West. Can Oregon emerge as a leader?

April 10, 2023May 20, 2019 Written by Amy Milshtein

Catching the Wave

Business and government haggle over tsunami solutions before it’s too late.

August 12, 2025April 22, 2019 Written by Caleb Diehl

Data Centers Become More Efficient

New designs bring power consumption under control.

April 10, 2023April 5, 2019 Written by Caleb Diehl

Praying for snow

The skiing industry responds to climate change.

April 10, 2023February 7, 2019 Written by Caleb Diehl

The fish crisis: businesses called on to do more to conserve stocks

Unsustainable fishing practices are part of the problem.

April 10, 2023January 9, 2019 Written by Kim Moore

Promising solutions rise to the top of the wildfire discussion

Part three of a series of stories that investigates business solutions to climate change.

April 10, 2023December 19, 2018 Written by Caleb Diehl

Design with nature: working wetlands, water quality trading and Willamette restoration

Part two of a new series of stories that investigates how the business community is creating solutions to climate change.

April 10, 2023December 14, 2018 Written by Caleb Diehl

Oregon’s water infrastructure hasn’t been upgraded for 100 years. Some think it’s time to fix that.

Part one of a new series of stories that investigates how the business community is creating solutions to climate change.

April 10, 2023December 12, 2018 Written by Caleb Diehl

News

Columbia Gorge Community College Manufacturing Program Named Center of the Year by U.S. Department of Energy - National Industrial Training and Assessment Centers network honors CGCC with the Manufacturing Outcomes Award for outstanding real-world support and engagement with small and mid-sized manufacturers
Final Beam Marks Milestone for Redmond Airport Expansion - New terminal will accommodate increasing number of travelers while strengthening Central Oregon's transportation infrastructure.
Central Oregon Shines in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards - Highly regarded annual travel industry rankings include Oregon's Sunriver Resort and Brasada Ranch along with the city of Bend.
Portland Parks & Recreation Launches Design Competition for Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Rare opportunity to shape Portland’s waterfront and redefine the city’s relationship to place, community and the Willamette River.
$97M Awarded Across Oregon to Improve Rural Health - OHA announces grants to advance rural healthcare in every Oregon county.
Workforce Training Pipeline Helps Oregon Building Owners Cut Energy Costs, Modernize Infrastructure and Meet Compliance Standards - A training program for the building management workforce that saves Oregon building owners big money and advances the careers of building managers is open for enrollment.