SBO Dispatch: Republicans fight coal bill; Agilyx ditches oil; $8.4B forest deal

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February 23, 2016

Top Stories Coal bill tweaked in advance of Oregon Senate vote An amendment would give Oregon's Public Utility Commission more input into the measure's oversight. Senator Ferrioli, Republicans look to stop coal bill in its tracks Senate Republicans are ready to do whatever it takes to stop a bill that would eliminate coal from Oregon's electric mix and double the state's renewable output. Mainstream media catches onto Oregon CLT craze The technology making it possible to build high-rise buildings with wood, currently only manufactured in Oregon, is finding its way into national publications. Waste-to-fuel company will make styrofoam instead as gas prices fall The Tigard enterprise refocuses as its head count has been cut in half. Connect with us More Headlines Shareholders approve Weyerhaeuser, Plum Creek merger From sea to shaker: Behind the scenes at Jacobsen Salt (Photos) SunEdison, Panasonic layoffs hit Oregon solar industry Northwest food processors oppose coal transition, renewable legislation in Salem Paul Schwer of PAE Engineers on the firm's hot streak

This week's SBO poll Would you be more likely to buy an energy efficient house? Green Jobs Solar System Designer/Sales, Sunlight Solar Energy Inc. Director of Business + Partner Development, EcoDistricts Research Assistant, Ecotrust Event Coordinator, Ecotrust Environmental Protection Specialist - Fish and Wildlife/Hatchery, Flux Event Calendar Featured Event: OSEIA Annual Solar Industry Meeting Feb. 26: The solar industry is expanding rapidly. Learn where Oregon is headed and how OSEIA is affecting that change. Hear about the recent legislative session from key industry stakeholders and be a part of the future or Oregon's solar industry. Network with a wide range of solar professionals and industry stakeholders. Learn more.   Feb. 24: Electric Mobility and Equity Feb. 24: Young Environmental Professionals Feb. 24: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting Feb. 26: Annual Solar Industry Meeting March 18: CSA Share Fair – Find Your Farmer View full calendar

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