SBO Dispatch: Ambre appeal continues coal war; Portland co. fights idling ambulances

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September 9, 2014

Top Stories Oregon coal facility backers seek to overturn state rejection Ambre Energy could get an appeals hearing regarding its proposed Boardman plant within 60 days.   Portland-powered company chases Manhattan's idling ambulances There are 600 ambulances idling in Manhattan at any given time. A local company is working to plug them into the grid so they don't waste as much fuel.   Oregon wants pesticides out of the water, and has some money to make that happen The Oregon Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to fund projects to control pesticide runoff.   Oregon BEST takes a second look at solar water treatments Oregon BEST invests in research to study solar-powered stormwater treatment system.   Connect with us More Headlines Need those organic cheese puffs in an hour? Whole Foods, in Portland, will deliver Portland group's 'EcoChallenge' seeks new ways to protect the environment Another joint Tesla-Toyota project? Elon Musk says yes

This week's SBO poll Would you pay $4 to have groceries delivered? Green Jobs Admin/Accounting Assistant, Equilibrium Capital Vice President, Development — Ecotrust Engineers (2) — PECI Clerk — Green Zebra Grocery Project Manager - Industrial — Energy Trust of Oregon 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. 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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