SBO Dispatch: Women of sustainability; Iberdrola's solar bet; Mining salmon law

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March 31, 2016

Top Stories Iberdrola goes solar, but has major Oregon wind projects in the pipeline With a new 50 percent renewable requirement in Oregon, Iberdrola sees the writing on the wall and is diversifying its investments with solar, but still has huge wind plans in the making. Sustainable business leaders land in the PBJ's 2016 Women of Influence class The 26 honorees will be feted next month in downtown Portland. PUC rejects Pacific Power request to reduce renewable energy contracts Environmental groups laud the decision, saying the reduction would "stifle" the expansion of clean energy in Oregon. Readers: Portland Should invest in Caterpillar despite humanitarian objections The city should invest in whatever companies give solid returns, according to Business Journal readers. Connect with us More Headlines Motorized gold mining restrictions upheld as court protects Oregon salmon Las Vegas cannabis company relocates its marijuana ops to Bend New report: Developers are betting more on bikes — and seeing big benefits

This week's SBO poll Will solar power ever catch up to wind energy in Oregon? Green Jobs Operations and Finance Manager, Sustainable Northwest Executive Director, Center for Diversity & the Environment Community Engagement Coordinator, 1000 Friends of Oregon Office & Database Manager, Western Rivers Conservancy Vice President of External Affairs, FoodCorps Event Calendar Featured Event: Driving EV Adoption: Updates on the Zero Emission Vehicle Program April 7: One of the key policies driving and shaping the U.S. electric vehicle industry is the Zero Emission Vehicle Program, or ZEV Program, which Oregon has adopted along with nine other US states. Established by California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) in 1990, this program requires greater numbers of low and zero-emission vehicles to be available to consumers in participating states. A review of the ZEV program will be held in 2016 and could produce changes with large implications for the electric vehicle industry. Learn more.   April 7: Driving EV Adoption: Updates on the Zero Emission Vehicle Program April 13: Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 20: Communicate Your Positive Impact - Sustainability Marketing Training May 4: Oregon Solar Energy Conference View full calendar

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