SBO Dispatch: Hopworks a B Corp.; PGE eyes rooftop solar rates; Big VC boost for biomass

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March 17, 2015

Top Stories Boston firm backs Lakeview's $200M biomass plan Flagship Ventures makes a "substantial" investment in a plan that will turn forest waste into fuel for military fighters.   Hopworks is first NW brewery to land B Corp. status Hopworks earns coveted beneficial status for its commitment to the community, the environment and its business.   Law firm buys one of East Burnside's first funky — and ultra sustainable — buildings Maloney Lauersdorf Reiner will move into the third floor of the building next month.   Rooftop solar under threat in Oregon? The president of Portland General Electric hints at rate disparities for net-meter customers in the company's latest rate case.   Connect with us More Headlines CUB to PGE: Wisconsin is bad model for rooftop solar battle Car-sharing hits Portland International Airport It's official: Kate Brown signs Clean Fuels into law Oregon hailed for adopting Low Carbon Fuel Standard Landmark Oregon winery transforming cellar into showcase tasting room Portland smart buildings startup lands $700k A USDA hydrologist talks snow pack at Mount Hood (Video) Bonneville looks to pour $5M toward energy entrepreneurs Cool Spaces: Have a peek at Viewpoint's sweet new tech center (Photos)

This week's SBO poll Would you pay more for garbage service to keep your trash out of landfills? Green Jobs Environmental Manager — Vigor Industrial Senior Environmental Manager — Schnitzer Steel Railroad Compliance Specialist — Oregon Department of Transportation (Rail) Public Works Director — City of Beaverton Environmental Services Director — City of Portland 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 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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