SBO Dispatch: Portland's newest net-zero project; A new sustainability scorecard

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April 16, 2015

Top Stories Southeast Portland housing project approaches net-zero energy Ankeny Row's developers gave a sneak peek of the project this week.   Chemical Footprint: A new sustainability scorecard to help investors A new ratings system partly developed in Oregon will help investors know about potential risks and opportunities.   3 Oregon companies land on elite B Corp honor roll B Lab accorded the honor on just 10 percent of the 1,250 or so companies that have already achieved B Corp status, the "Fortune 500 of sustainable business".   Portland cleantech program gets $300k boost Wells Fargo has boosted its participation in PSU's Cleantech Open.   Connect with us More Headlines Meet the Portland Carbon Fund, the city's bold new carbon tax Propane project faces unusual hurdles at Port of Portland Lewis & Clark captures top higher-ed environmental honor Building suppliers paint a prettier picture for materials recycler

This week's SBO poll Should Portland enact its own carbon tax? Green Jobs Project and Volunteer Coordinator — Depave Renewable Energy Program Manager — Energy Trust of Oregon Project Manager — Bonneville Environmental Foundation Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 16  Now in its ninth year, Oregon's leading clean energy conference connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and opportunities. Visit the event's website here.   April 16 — Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 18 — Celebrate Earth Day at SOLVE-IT 2015 Event April 21 and 22 — Green Transportation Summit & Expo 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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