SBO Dispatch: Behind the scenes at SolarWorld; Cannabis energy; Funding cleantech

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May 5, 2016

Top Stories A look inside SolarWorld's new Hillsboro panel production facility The solar panel manufacturing giant invited the Business Journal into new space where it builds larger, commercial-scale panels. Oregon energy hawks launch nonprofit to make cannabis farms more efficient A who's who list of Oregon energy experts and executives have launched a new nonprofit to reduce the large amounts of power marijuana operations often consume. Departing Vancouver port chief talks fossil fuels, successes Todd Coleman is stepping down as executive director at the Port of Vancouver USA. Here's why. Startup veteran aims to raise $1.5M for energy efficiency technology The super-smart ventilation system could save commercial property owners up to 50 percent on their heating and cooling bills. Connect with us More Headlines Oregon solar industry conference provides fodder for legislative platform Readers: B Corporation certification offers value

This week's SBO poll Is Oregon a suitable climate refuge? Green Jobs Human Resources and Events Assistant (Summer Seasonal), FoodCorps Director, Department of Environmental Quality Program Assistant/Office Manager, Center for Biological Diversity Brand Ambassador, Oregon Fruit Products Event Calendar Featured Event: Metals Emissions - Assessing the Health Risks May 12: NEBC Portland Luncheon presents Metals Emissions - Assessing the Health Risks. Heavy metals and air toxics have been in the news a lot lately, but answering the question of toxicological risk is a complex process. David Farrer, Toxicologist, Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority will describe the data requirements, sample collection approach, and analytical methods that are then combined with exposure assumptions to make a reasoned projection of the health risks posed by air contaminants. Learn more.   May 11: Taking Sustainability to the Next Level May 12: Metals Emissions - Assessing the Health Risks May 16: 2016 Oregon Brownfields Conference May 18: Portland Young Environmental Professionals mixer June 9: Annual Energy Conference View full calendar

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