SBO Dispatch: PacifiCorp shutters plant; $3K EV rebate lives; $1M for Ore. EV maker

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April 21, 2015

Top Stories PacifiCorp shutters a Western state coal plant The Portland-based utility says the power will be replaced with natural gas, efficiency work and more renewable energy.   Bill that would give $3K rebate to EV buyers survives in Salem The House Revenue committee is taking a look at a bill to give significant rebates to those buying electric vehicles.   Oregon drone startup continues push into big ag Wilbur-Ellis is testing a drone made in Wilsonville, setting the stage for widespread use.   Eugene's great electric vehicle hope lands $1M Arcimoto could soon be ready to throw the wraps off its three-wheeled electric ride.   Connect with us More Headlines Oregon's drought list grows as two more counties face water emergencies Peek inside North Portland's inventive mixed-use project with lots of curves (Photos) Rising Oregon stars in health clean tech nab $300k from state Oregon's craft brewers tackle water, forest issues

This week's SBO poll Drought watch: Are you concerned about Portland's water supply? Green Jobs Office Manager/Receptionist — Ecotrust Water/Wastewater Modeler — Hatch Mott MacDonald Project Manager (Energy Efficiency) — TRC Part-Time Merchandiser — Columbia Gorge Organic Juice Event Calendar Featured Event: ComCap Oregon May 4 and 5Hatch Lab and Ambridge Events Center host Oregon's firs statewide community capital conference. Learn from the experts opening the door for Oregon's new community "crowdfunding" law. Learn more here.   April 21 and 22 — Green Transportation Summit & Expo April 22 — Marijuana + Real Estate in Oregon April 22 — The UN's New Global Action Program and You April 23 — SPRNG Conference, Bridging Gaps April 24 — How To Set Up Charging Stations At Your Workplace April 24, 25 and 26 — Gathering of the Guilds May 13 — Oregon Solar Energy Conference View full calendar

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