SBO Dispatch: NW has huge dam potential + Portland CSA farm map + Green building zen

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May 1, 2014

Top Stories Why a Portland yoga studio is pursuing the Living Building Challenge (Renderings) Portland's Yoga Union is pursuing one of the strictest green building standards at its new studio. Owner Paul Vogt explains why.   Study: Northwest has enormous potential for new hydropower dams The Northwest region is well known for its extensive river and waterway system, historically a large source of regional hydropower.   Got kale? Interactive map links customers to Portland-area CSA farms The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has rolled out a new Web-based map detailing the 63 local farms that deliver fresh food to more tha ...   New Seasons expands local food sourcing The Portland area's preeminent local grocery chain has expanded a program that could bring more local food providers under its fold.   Connect with us More Headlines Why Portland's Tonkon Torp law firm formed a Benefit Companies practice

This week's SBO poll Take control of Portland's water bureau away from the city: yea or nay? Green Jobs Event and Sales Coordinator, Ecotrust Data and Evaluation Manager, FoodCorps Energy Analyst, State of Oregon Field Support Coordinator, Vestas Energy & Green Rater, Earth Advantage Event Calendar Featured Event: EV Roadmap 7 The EV Roadmap series of workshops is one of the leading electric vehicle conferences in the United States. EV Roadmap brings together Oregon's early adopters with national and international experts to inform transportation electrification efforts across the nation. July 24 in Portland.   May 10: Solar Winery Tour May 13-14: Oregon Brownfields Conference May 15: Climate Change and Business - Risks and Resilience May 18: Hatch Soup View full calendar

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