SBO Dispatch: Sam Adams exits for DC climate post; Happy Cup Coffee's new nonprofit

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January 15, 2015

Top Stories Former Mayor Sam Adams to leave Portland for D.C. climate job Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams is leaving Portland to take a job in Washington D.C. His last day as executive director of the City Club will reportedly be Feb. 6.   Oregon Zoo's elephants help pioneer a new timber technology (Photos) The first building in Oregon constructed with cross laminated timber panels, or CLTs, is taking shape at the zoo's new Elephant Lands habitat.   $500M propane terminal developer makes big promises, including jobs, to sweeten deal with city The Canadian firm that wants to build a $500 million propane terminal in Portland pledges to hire local residents to operate it and union members to build it.   Happy Cup: With opening of new Portland café, the mission-driven coffee company launches nonprofit Happy Cup Coffee Co. celebrates its latest cafe by launching a nonprofit to serve people with disabilities.   Connect with us More Headlines A Portland cleantech firm is using advanced weather modeling to build better ecoroofs Former Oregon gubernatorial candidate lands Texas energy gig A preview of Oregon's environmental agenda in 2015

This week's SBO poll Should Portland export propane to Asia? Green Jobs Program Coordinator (Residential) — Energy Trust of Oregon Living Product Challenge/Declare Coordinator — International Living Future Institute Wild Horse and Burro Assistant — Bureau of Land Management Seasonal Naturalist — Metro (Oregon Zoo, Bybee Lakes etc.) 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. 17 — Stewardship Saturday at Kelly Point Park Jan. 17 — Burnside Park Restoration Work Party Jan. 17 — SOLVE Volunteer Action Training 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 View full calendar

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