Milwaukie Adopts Pair of Electrification Resolutions
NW Natural, which has been criticized for its response to electrification efforts in Eugene and Milwaukie, calls Milwaukie’s resolutions ‘illogical’
Energy and Environment
Grand Ronde: 23-Acre Oregon City Site is Now Tumwata Village
The ‘new’ name restores the Native name for the falls and community.
Oregon Utilities Shut Down Services Over Wildfire Threat
PGE, Pacific Power, and EWEB shut down service as weekend winds are expected to grow the Cedar Creek fire burning across Deschutes and Lane County.
Elected Officials and Climate Justice Groups Call on Oregon Department of Justice to Investigate NW Natural
Petition says the utility intentionally misleads the public on their environmental impact, while charging higher prices and scrapping electrification efforts.
Oregon Coast Community Leaders Call for Collaboration with Offshore Wind Developers
After nominating 3 areas off Oregon’s South Coast for to develop wind farms, Oregon Coast business leaders say time is already running out to ensure the 10-year process goes smoothly.
The NEXT Big Thing?
A proposed refinery for Columbia County has been promoted as a win for jobs and the climate. But many residents say the project is not actually “green” — and could put farmers out of business.
Outside the Bean
Paul Evers pivoted from advertising craft beverages to making them. Earlier this year, one of his products was certified as the first carbon-neutral energy drink in the world. Is it more marketing — or is Riff the real deal?
EPA Approves $97 million Loan to Medford Water Commission.
Federal funding will assist the Rogue Valley to create water infrastructure capable of mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Renewable Energy’s New Wave
Oregon State University is building a facility off the Oregon Coast to test the viability of ocean waves as a renewable energy source. But when and whether waves will become a predictable, affordable source of alternative energy remains to be seen.
Oregon OSHA Adopts New, Permanent Heat and Smoke Rules
Environmental and labor groups offer measured praise for the rules but say they still contain too many loopholes.