SBO Dispatch: Solar prices drop; The straight poop on dairy; A big win-d for Vestas

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September 25, 2014

Top Stories Report(s): Solar energy prices drop but regulations still have a big impact Three reports from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory record a striking reduction in the price of solar energy.   The straight poop: What happens when a city dweller visits dairy digesters on the Oregon coast? The Climate Trust calls on digesters that turn cow manure into electricity in Tillamook County.   Portland's Vestas picks up another big Texas order from Duke The "firm and unconditional order" will deliver 55 new units to the energy giant.   Portland conservation group wants hospitals to take a natural approach to cost savings Studies have shown that access to nature can improve human health in a variety of ways, including cleaner air quality, increased physical activity, reduced stress and better mental health, Willamette Partnership argues.   Connect with us More Headlines Green conference will turn Portland campuses into living laboratories

This week's SBO poll Another edition of the food festival Feast is in the books. Did you go? Will you go again? Are food festivals Portland's next big tourist draw? Green Jobs Business Development Manager & Team Lead — Earth Advantage Program Coordinator — Ecova Sustainability Manager (Part-Time) — Agriculture Capital Management Asset Systems Management Division Manager — Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Event Calendar Featured Event: Climate Solutions 6th Annual Dinner This premier climate and clean energy fundraiser, featuring a keynote by Nike's Hannah Jones, will bring together leaders from all sectors of the clean energy economy, environmental advocates, and elected officials. November 20th in Portland. Learn more & RSVP   Sept. 25 — EcoFilm Festival Presents: TINY< A STORY ABOUT LIVING SMALL Sept. 25 — Thriving Cities Alliance presents Advanced Metrics and Urban Land Value Sept. 26 — 2-Day Geothermal Workshop Sept. 27 — 10th Annual Portland VegFest Sept 28 - Oct. 1 — 38th Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting and Energy Expo Oct. 3 — Regional Livability Summit Oct. 16 — GoGreen Portland Conference View full calendar

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