EWEB Spokesperson on How the Utility is Preparing for Rising Demand
The spokesperson for Oregon’s largest publicly-owned utility discusses what other cities can learn from its Eugene analysis.
solar energy
Solar Study Highlights Rural Potential
Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report.
Green Vacation
How one retired veterinarian made a big bet on sustainability and tourism in Eastern Oregon.
Solar makes gains as energy choice
A Q&A with Maria Pope, senior vice president of power supply & operations, and resource strategy at Oregon’s largest utility, Portland General Electric.
Deschutes County approves solar farm
The approved solar farm near Redmond will have a capacity of nearly 10 megawatts. From Portland Business Journal: That project will consist of solar panels on 96 acres. The 10-megawatt project could provide enough power to energize around 1,500 homes annually. It follows plans for a 20-megawatt installation east of Bend. Those and similarly sized solar … Read more
Local meat processing pushed
The owner of Mt. Joseph Family Foods wants to bring a mobile slaughter unit to Joseph so local ranchers can market their meat locally.
Gerding Edlen primed to renovate former warehouse for Vestas
Gerding Edlen Development will begin work in October on a $66 million warehouse renovation for Vestas’ new headquarters.