Energy and Environment – Page 18 – Oregon Business

Liquid gold

Don Gentry navigates Klamath Basin water rights.

August 11, 2025June 26, 2014 Written by Jennifer Margulis

Driving green

BY KIM MOORE

Transportation accounts for the second-largest source of greenhouse gases in the U.S. (28% in 2012), and the use of renewable fuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol, is booming in light of state and national programs to make transportation fuels cleaner.

April 7, 2023May 30, 2014 Written by Kim Moore

Salvage operation

BY JONATHAN FROCHTZWAJG

For Far West Fibers, one of Oregon’s largest and oldest mixed-recycling companies, garbage alchemy has long been big business.

April 7, 2023May 30, 2014 Written by Jonathan Frochtzwajg

Proceed with caution

BY COURTNEY SHERWOOD

Business and civic leaders weigh the risks and rewards of going green.

April 7, 2023May 30, 2014 Written by Courtney Sherwood

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.