SBO Dispatch: Pembina sweetens pot with $3M for community; Clean fuels under fire

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March 24, 2015

Top Stories Truckers, fuel manufacturers sue to stop Oregon's clean fuels law Oregon is joining California in working to lower transportation-related emissions, but a coalition of fuel manufacturers and truck drivers says the program is unconstitutional and gives in-state businesses an unfair advantage.   As it seeks Portland permits, Pembina announces $3M for community investments The Calgary energy firm says it wants to support Portland's Climate Action Plan in latest bid to win approval for its $500M propane export project.   Oregon's nuclear startup adds execs to prepare for regulatory push Portland's home-grown nuclear energy company adds key players to its executive team.   Portland approves 51 licenses for Tesla-driving cab company A Longview entrepreneur will operate Portlands- first all electric taxi fleet.   Connect with us More Headlines No state grant to improve dock for Ambre's coal export plan After state says 'no', Port of St. Helens not giving up on terminal updates Student sustainability event draws Portland's heavy-hitting speakers PGE looks to make the city's business more diverse Finalists duke it out over Willamette Falls river walk design

This week's SBO poll Would a $500M propane terminal help or hurt Portland's green reputation? Green Jobs Environmental Services Director — City of Portland Planner 1 — Alta Planning + Design Executive Director — The Bus Project Deli Steward — Green Zebra Grocery Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast March 25 Energy Trust of Oregon Executive Director Margie Harris will provide an overview of the Energy Trust’s new five-year strategic plan, along with an outlook on energy efficiency and renewable energy in Oregon, and a discussion of the Energy Trust’s role in supporting and sustaining those sectors. Information   March 24 — NRCS Cover Crops Shop Talk 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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