SBO Dispatch: $2M for renewables; Drive Oregon's million-dollar showroom; Drone days

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August 30, 2016

Top Stories Oregon agency offers $2M in renewable project incentives The state Department of Energy is looking to boost power conservation through new tax credits. Drive Oregon to open EV showroom in prominent downtown spot The $1 million grant, from the Department of Energy, will also allow Drive Oregon to double its staff. Portland architects design a new chapter for Yellowstone National Park (Renderings) The local firm won a design competition that will lead to a new youth camps in the park. 3 reasons why new FAA drone rules could help Oregon soar The new rules were released today. Perhaps most notably, the FAA won't require operators to hold pilot's licenses. Connect with us More Headlines A Portland energy dignitary collects national honors Solar consultant indicted in Oregon university case

This week's SBO poll Is there still momentum for drones to take off in Oregon? Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon BEST FESTi The Northwest's premier cleantech innovation conference will gather the area's brightest industry minds as they offer insights into creative advances and resources that help startups and older sector hands alike. The event features the Cleantech Challenge, an exciting competition for campus cleantech innovators and entrepreneurs throughout Oregon.   Learn more.   Sept. 6: Surfrider Foundation - September Green Streets Cleanup Sept. 8 and 9: Oregon BEST FEST Sept. 17: Festival of Nations Sept. 24: Beach and Riverside Cleanup View full calendar

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