SBO Dispatch: Lucid finds power in water pipes; How green is that graduation gown?

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January 20, 2015

Top Stories A water main in East Portland is now powering your lightbulbs Portland startup Lucid Energy is now powering local homes with the water that flows through their pipes.   Oregon company leads charge as graduation gown rentals stage a green comeback (Photos) Disposable graduation gowns put millions of pounds of waste in landfills every year.   Latest contract has Portland helicopter firm flying workers to an oil rig off the coast of Rio Portland aviation firm Erickson has signed a two-year deal that will put it in the middle of Brazil's oil and gas market.   SERA's Clark Brockman is leaving Portland to launch a Silicon Valley office An increasing amount of work in the Bay Area merits a local office and new staffers.   Connect with us More Headlines Brammo hits the brakes, sells e-motorcycle business Lane Powell attorney to lead NW environmental group board

This week's SBO poll Should Portland export propane to Asia? Green Jobs Campaign Staff (Fund for the Public Interest) — Environment Oregon Dish Washer — Green Zebra Grocer Outside Sales Rep (Environmental) — Safety-Kleen Systems Living Product Challenge/Declare Coordinator — International Living Future Institute Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Jan. 28 How will state legalization of marijuana stir the utility pot? Indoor growing operations have the same power density per square foot as data centers, and have a similar potential to create rapid jumps in load demand for utilities – especially in rural areas. At the same time, these new utility customers may still be in violation of federal law. Richard Lorenz, an attorney with Cable Huston, will discuss the legal, regulatory, and practical ramifications of providing utility services to this nascent industry. Sponsored by URS. Click here to learn more and RSVP.   Jan. 20 — Stream Team Captain Training Jan. 22 — State of the State: Regulation & Legislation Jan. 24 — Winter Twig Training at Beaver Creek Jan. 28 — Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting Jan. 28 — SOLVE Ambassador Training Jan. 29-30 — Workforce Training for Cleantech Innovators Feb. 5 — Organicology Conference Feb. 12 — NEBC Portland Luncheon Feb. 23 — Agent of Change Sustainable Leadership Training View full calendar

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