SBO Dispatch: Father of LEED takes 'Living' (building) challenge; Taking on juniper

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October 21, 2014

Top Stories Father of LEED turns his attention to the 'Living' (Future Institute) International Living Future Institute enlists an influential architect and green building pioneer in its campaign to extend the Living Building Challenge into new areas.   Sustainable Northwest lands grant to study juniper The U.S. Department of Agriculture awards a rural develoment grant to help commercialize Western Juniper.   PacifiCorp, California venture promises to boost profile of renewable energy PacifiCorp and the California Independent System Operators launched tests of a seven-state energy market in October. The live version begins Nov. 1 and promises to make renewable energy a big piece of the electric pie.   Green infill developer moves into Portland's Ecotrust Seattle's Green Canopy Homes brings its eco-minded approach to home building to Portland.   Connect with us More Headlines Money goes on a mission at Hatch Unions back Vancouver Energy's oil terminal GoGreen Portland: Why a Hawthorne auto shop makes sustainability a priority GoGreen Portland: Sustainability leaders give Oregon so-so grades on climate change Readers divided over investing bicycle infrastructure

This week's SBO poll Cold weather is upon us. What are you doing to save energy on heating? Green Jobs Oregon State Director — The Nature Conservancy Executive Director — Johnson Creek Watershed Council Resource Conservation and Recycling Administrative Specialist — Metro Database Administrator — Energy Trust of Oregon Program Manager (Residential) — Energy Trust of Oregon 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. Nov. 20 in Portland. Learn more & RSVP   Oct. 21 — Build Local Fall Showcase Oct. 22 — Resilient Design | Future Ready Buildings - The Perseverance of Place through Crisis Oct. 22 — Money on a Mission at Hatch Oct. 23 — 2014 Oregon Wood Solutions Fair Oct. 29 — An Inside Look at Oregon's Clean Fuels Program Oct. 29 — Solar Oregon Annual Social Nov. 6 — NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Nov. 18 — Urban Forestry Summit: Creating Effective Policy for Increasing Tree Canopy View full calendar

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