SBO Dispatch: Marijuana isn't 'organic'; NuScale's Obama boost; EVs and the IRS

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March 26, 2015

Top Stories Why you can't call marijuana 'organic' A Portland lawyer takes notice as marijuana vendors attempt to woo buyers by (illegally) calling it "organic".   Obama's clean energy order boosts NuScale's nuclear profile The president calls on government agencies to buy renewable power, including that produced by small scale nuclear modules like the one being developed in Portland.   Wyden wants IRS to clarify EV charging benefits The agency's decision could affect the 1,500 workers employed by the electric vehicle sector in Oregon.   Clean energy advocates want Salem to put sunset on coal Coal to Clean bills target Pacific Power, which depends on coal plants in Wyoming to supply most of the energy it delivers to Oregon customers.   Connect with us More Headlines A bright idea: How Oregon's rural schools are taming power bills Poll Results: Is Pembina's propane terminal good for Portland's green reputation?

This week's SBO poll Does a lack of parking keep you from visiting Northwest Portland? Green Jobs Communications Director — Renewable Northwest Environmental Services Director — City of Portland Planner 1 — Alta Planning + Design Executive Director — The Bus Project Event Calendar Featured Event: NEBC Luncheon Portland Harbor Superfund Update April 19 Alex Liverman, coordinator for the Oregon Department of Ecology, will discuss efforts to clean up properties around Portland Harbor. Information and registration.   March 25 — Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast March 28 — SOLVE's 2015 Spring Beach Cleanup April 1 — NW Facilities/Managing Green Buildings Expo and Conference and NW Machine Tool Expo April 4 — Pedal Pursuit April 7 — PNW Cleantech Open 2015 Kickoff April 9 — NEBC April Luncheon, Portland Harbor Update 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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