SBO Dispatch: Building codes hamper CLT; Superfund cost questions; Carbon bill moves

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February 11, 2016

Top Stories How codes have limited Oregon timber construction products This week's cover story details the rise of cross-laminated timber, a potentially game-changing construction technology. City's Superfund bill likely won't be known until at least 2020 After almost 15 years of studying the Portland Harbor Superfund site, no one knows who's paying for what. Lawmakers move Oregon carbon pricing bill forward in Salem Proposed legislation in Salem would create a program to cap carbon emissions and invest the funds generated from a carbon market. Vestas blows past important benchmark The company received orders to build wind turbines with a total capacity of 8,943 megawatts last year, according to a Reuters report. Connect with us More Headlines Community-supported agriculture fair helps households find their farmer Oregon nabs $85M for dredging at 12 Oregon ports

This week's SBO poll How concerned are you about Portland's air quality? Green Jobs Development Officer, The Freshwater Trust Grant Writer, Investments for Developing Communities Experienced Architectural Designer/Drafter (Temporary), Communitecture Director - Corporate Partnerships, Bonneville Environmental Foundation Executive Director, Health Care for All Oregon Event Calendar Featured Event: FoodWorx The Future of Food Feb. 20: FoodWorx topics revolve around food issues such as; Food & Climate, Food & Death by Sugar, Food & Transporation, Food & Waste and more. Speakers include medical experts, climate experts, the founder of Mobius Microfarms, B Corp delivery company B-Line and the First Lady Nancy Hales talking about Farmers Ending Hunger. This event will inform and empower attendees to make better decisions about food by understanding issues that affect us and our planet. Learn more.   Feb. 11: Northwest Environmental Business Council Portland Luncheon Feb. 11: Delivering Passive House at Market Rate Feb. 20: FoodWorx The Future of Food Feb. 24: Electric Mobility and Equity View full calendar

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