SBO Dispatch: $500M propane export facility in Portland; 1M EVs in California

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September 2, 2014

Top Stories Deal struck for $500M propane export facility in Portland The deal would mark one of Portland's largest private capital investments ever.   California dreamin': 1M electric vehicles in 10 years A billl headed to Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown would use carbon taxes to put electric vehicles on the road and could be a guide for the Golden State's northern neighbor.   Why Park Avenue West is seeking both LEED and Green Globes certification Portland's new office-and-apartment tower will be certified by both the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program, and its rival, Portland-based Green Building Institute's Green Globes. TMT Development president says it's all about Park Avenue West's anchor tenant and its clients.   At the PBJ, we like to ride our bicycles. The reasons why might surprise you (Photos) The Business Journal is fielding a nine-member team in the Bike Commute Challenge, and we mean business.   Connect with us More Headlines

This week's SBO poll Do you plan to do the Bike Commute Challenge? Green Jobs Oregon Director — Climate Solutions Outreach Associate — 3Degrees Utility Forestry Project Management — Davey Resource Group Natural Resource Specialist 4 (Air Quality Planner) — Oregon Department of Environmental quality Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon BEST FEST The Northwest's premier cleantech innovation conference convenes university researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to envision, build, and accelerate solutions to environmental challenges. September 15 and 16 in Portland Learn more & RSVP   Sept. 4 — Small Hydro Workshop (Sisters, Oregon) Sept. 9 — PDX FutureGreen Party Sept. 9 — Value It Green Home Tour Sept. 11 — NEBC Summer Mixer Sept. 15 — An Evening with Aquaponic Pioneer Murray Hallam Sept. 15-16 — Oregon BEST FEST Sept. 24 — Oregon Solar Energy Conference Sept. 25 — EcoFilm Festival Presents: TINY< A STORY ABOUT LIVING SMALL View full calendar

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