SBO Dispatch: SolarWorld's bad week; High on wood; $5M to innovate in timber, ag

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January 8, 2015

Top Stories SolarWorld's bad week The U.S. Department of Commerce reduces tariffs and opts not to investigate alleged cyberattack.   Poll: Would you live or work in a high-rise built with wood? Oregon is taking the lead in producing a new generation of advanced timber products that could be used in place of metal in high-rise buildings.   Business Summit 2015: A $5M innovation fund for timber and agriculture Oregon timber companies are already leaders in innovation. A new fund could help propel those advancements even further.   How the petroleum industry views its renewable rivals The American Petroleum Industry assesses the state of renewables in its annual report on the state of American energy.   Connect with us More Headlines Sierra Club taps Merkley aide to lead Oregon chapter Sam Pardue and cleantech leaders to share insights with entrepreneurs Clean Energy Works expands to Vancouver

This week's SBO poll Would you live or work in a high-rise building made of wood? Green Jobs Sustainability Stakeholder Research & Strategy Intern — Future 500 Fiscal Administrator — Sandy River Basin Watershed Council Senior Mobile Developer — GlobeSherpa Director of Evangelism and Community — Puppet Labs 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. 9 — PSU Friday Transportation Seminar Jan. 17 — Stewardship Saturday at Kelly Point Park 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 View full calendar

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