SBO Dispatch: Superfund comments; Cleantech challengers; Scoring home energy

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September 8, 2016

Top Stories Business group blasts EPA's Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup plan The Environmental Protection Agency has significantly underestimated the costs and construction timeline necessary to clean up the Superfund, according to the plan's detractors. Portland Harbor Superfund wrap-up: Here's what we know so far The cleanup plan is out and the public comments are in to the Environmental Protection Agency. Here's what the stakeholders think. Veg tech, waterboys and tree dogs: PSU's Cleantech Challenge (photos) This is the first year the state's signature cleantech competition opened to all Oregon colleges. Click through the photo gallery to see all 10 teams. Lemelson, PSU forge a path to economic development The program is modeled on the Cleantech Challenge and aims to get students thinking about ways to solve environmental problems. Connect with us More Headlines Beaverton solar firm lights a path for college students (Photos) Portland officials: The Superfund cleanup could cost $1.5B Portland unveils home energy score draft

This week's SBO poll Would knowing a home's energy score make you more or less likely to purchase it? 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. 8 and 9: Oregon BEST FEST Sept. 9: Motivating Millennials to Engage in Philanthropy Sept. 17: Festival of Nations Sept. 24: Beach and Riverside Cleanup View full calendar

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