Bend to consider Roats Water System rate increase
A public hearing will be held Thursday to consider the water company’s requested 32.5% jump in water rates.
Energy utilities
Cascade Natural Gas seeks rate increase in Central Oregon
The utility increase would average $2.07 per month.
Bend to consider hydro projects
A City Council subcommittee will decide on proposed projects that generate electricity from the city’s drinking water system.
eWind Solutions develops wind-harvesting kites
The Beaverton-based startup has created eWind kites, an alternative to wind turbines.
The former head of Chesapeake Energy dies in car accident
BBC: Aubrey McClendon died in a crash after he was accused of antitrust violations.
Senate modifies anti-coal bill
The amendment grants the Oregon Public Utility Commission more power to control transformation costs.
SunEdison, Panasonic to layoff 90 workers
The two solar power manufacturers’ layoffs reflect recent market struggles.
Troutdale Energy Center cancels power plant project
Troutdale Energy Center, an offshoot of Ares Management, revoked plans to develop a gas power plant between the Troutdale Airport and Columbia River.
Willamette University MBA Maintains Prestigious AACSB Business Accreditation
The Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Omega Morgan sells majority stake
Hillsboro’s industrial hauling and construction company Omega Morgan sold a majority stake to a group of private investors.