More Than 100,000 Oregon Homes Without Power — Some For Days — After Winter Storms
An arctic blast caused small blackouts across the country, but none affecting so many homes as in Oregon, per national tracking tool.
Pacific Power
Bumpy road for coal-to-clean energy plan
The lead proponent of Oregon’s Clean Electricity Plan said the legislation, designed to wean the state off coal-fired energy, has not met her expectations.
Coal phase out: We could do better
In March environmentalists hailed legislation eliminating coal from Oregon’s energy mix as historic and landmark. On the face of it, the new bill, known as the Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Plan, does sound impressive. But is it really that big of a deal?
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.
Top executives in the health insurance industry, Jan. 23rd
The Portland Association of Health Underwriters will bring together the top executives in the health insurance industry for a candid, informative forum on the future of Oregon’s health care.
May 16: Lane Powell Seminar – Wage and Hour Compliance
Join Lane Powell on May 16 for a breakfast presentation that will cover wage and hour compliance with regard to exemptions and independent contractors.
October 2008 farming, natural resources and energy indicators
JANUARY 2009: INDICATORS, THE STATE WE’RE IN All “latest” numbers are for October 2008 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change FARMING/NATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGY Wheat price No.1 soft white, at Portland, per bushel (November) $5.23 $5.33 $10.05 -48.0% All farm products Farm price index (1990-1992=100%) (November) 158 154 149 6.0% All crops … Read more