SBO Dispatch: New Ecotrust director; Holistic ranching; Ferrioli on renewable energy

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March 24, 2016

Top Stories New Ecotrust chief takes a programmatic leap With a major shift in focus from global humanitarian issues to local environmental concerns, I ask the new nonprofit director why he made the move. Holistic ranching saves Wallowa Valley family operation The cattle ranchers left chemical fertilizers behind, and it healed the family business. Portland puts Caterpillar on 'do not invest' list The city's Socially Responsible Investments Committee found the heavy equipment manufacturer violates its requirements. Ferrioli talks solar power, carbon reduction in Oregon The Senate Republican leader utilizes solar energy at his ranch getaway, but opposed doubling the state's renewable power requirements. Connect with us More Headlines Portland's mayoral hopefuls look to save green building Ecotrust hires a nonprofit vet as its new director

This week's SBO poll Do you want Mt. Hood Meadows to develop 120 acres near Government Camp? Green Jobs Executive Director at Innovative Changes, Nonprofit Association of Oregon Recycling Information Center Program Assistant, Metro Marketing Manager, Sheepscot Creative Director of Business Recruitment, Columbia River Economic Development Council Volunteer Services Assistant, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting March 30: The City of Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant became energy net-zero in February 2016, after 5 years of energy conservation and energy production projects. Senior Engineer, Alan Johnston, will discuss the planning, budgeting, and implementation of the projects, including grant funding and net metering with PGE; the details of the final installation, including the two 400 kW CAT cogeneration engines, biogas treatment system, and FOG receiving facilities; and the operating results, including the energy savings and energy production data leading to 0 kWh electric utility bills each month since February. Learn more.   March 29: Problem Solved, from Sustainability at Work March 30: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting April 13: Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 7: Driving EV Adoption: Updates on the Zero Emission Vehicle Program View full calendar

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