SBO Dispatch: Clean fuels: Washington next?; Gov. wants tax credit investigation

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March 5, 2015

Top Stories Oregon's clean fuels bill passes House — but barely Once thought to be a sure thing, the bill nearly got sidetracked by its link to ex-Gov. John Kitzhaber and his fiancee Cylvia Hayes.   Green leaders praise Oregon House for clean fuels vote, challenge Washington to do the same Regional leaders praise the House for extending the Low Carbon Fuel Standard following a five-hour hearing that included several Republican-led challenges.   Report: Oregon's new governor wants investigation into potential $12M tax credit fraud Oregon's now-ended Business Energy Tax Credit program awarded $12 million to a solar project in Klamath Falls but documents proved to be false. Oregon's new governor wants an investigation.   Gerding Edlen says it's raised millions toward its $350M Green Cities fund Through its prior Green Cities funds, Gerding has invested in projects in urban, walkable locations in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles and Boston.   Connect with us More Headlines Portland's next climate plan puts equity front and center Grants Pass ag company changes hands Clean Fuels debate: Republicans pull out stops to halt controversial bill

This week's SBO poll Now that Oregon's clean fuels program is approved, are you worried about the impact on fuel prices? Green Jobs Administrative Coordinator — Earth Advantage Communications Director — Renewable Northwest Construction Project Manager — Vestas Associate Account Manager (Residential Retail) — CLEAResult Event Calendar Featured Event: Trends and Best Practices in Sustainability and Green Building March 19 AIA Portland explores how advanced sustainability outcomes occur at the intersection of people and technology and can be supported in the design process through modeling, analysis, benchmarking, research, education and more. Click here to learn more and RSVP.   March 12 — NEBC Portland Pub Mixer March 19 — Trends and Best Practices in Sustainability and Green Building March 22, 29, April 12, 19, 25 and 29: Basics of Going Solar Courses March 25 — Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast April 10 — Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour April 16 — Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 18 — Celebrate Earth Day at SOLVE-IT 2015 Event View full calendar

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