SBO Dispatch: Republicans ready to fight; Beer supply chain; $20M for conservation

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February 18, 2016

Top Stories Senate Republicans seize on coal bill, issue missive against Kate Brown Oregon Republican lawmakers are railing against House Bill 4036, which would eliminate coal from Oregon's energy and double its renewable output. Sound familiar, Clean Fuels? Deschutes looks to impact supply chain for beer sustainability The Bend-based brewery is polling its suppliers to determine their operational efficiency, or lack thereof. Kate Brown joins governors' clean energy group Kate Brown wants to set renewable and energy efficiency standards and adopt incentives for clean vehicles and fuels. Oregon conservation projects to receive more than $20M in 2016 Seven ecosystem restoration and agricultural projects across the state will benefit from the federal funds. Connect with us More Headlines Two Oregon nonprofits selected in national grant competition A chat with the Portland designer behind Seattle's $32M 'living' office building

This week's SBO poll Would you be more likely to buy an energy efficient house? Green Jobs Assistant Store Manager, Green Zebra Grocery Research Fellowship, EcoDistricts Policy Development Manager, Metro Store Manager, Green Zebra Grocery Warehouse Operations, Equal Exchange 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. 20: FoodWorx The Future of Food Feb. 24: Electric Mobility and Equity Feb. 24: Young Environmental Professional Feb. 24: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting Feb. 26: Annual Solar Industry Meeting View full calendar

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