SBO Dispatch: BMW electrifies PDX; Pot rules panned; Will a big wind blow in Oregon?

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December 6, 2016

Top Stories BWM's ReachNow gives Portland car-sharers an electric vehicle option Car2go once had electrics in its Portland fleet, but phased them out, saying the charging infrastructure wasn't up to snuff in the U.S. Oregon marijuana industry skeptical of revised testing rules The Oregon Health Authority called the revisions, which took effect immediately, "temporary rules aimed at lowering the testing burden on producers and processors based on concerns and input from the marijuana industry." Could this be Oregon's next big wind farm? A newly permitted 399-megawatt project in Eastern Oregon looks like a decent candidate to end Oregon's drought of new large-scale wind farms. Google says it will reach 100% renewable energy for global operations next year The tech giant, which has a big presence in The Dalles, calls it a "huge milestone." Connect with us More Headlines Why it's good business for Trump to stick with the Paris climate agreement Not just for Pinot anymore: Oregon Chardonnay No. 2 on Wine Spectator's best-of-year list

This week's SBO poll Should Oregon extend the rooftop solar tax credit? Event Calendar Featured Event: The Climate Solutions 8th Annual Dinner With the theme "Building a Bright Future Together," the dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Hilton Portland, 921 S.W. 6th Ave. The Annual Dinner is Climate Solutions' premier fundraising event in Portland, drawing almost 400 business and community leaders, conservationists, and elected officials. This event provides Climate Solutions the opportunity to raise critical funds, celebrate accomplishments and create a forum for climate and clean technology leaders.  Learn more   Dec. 6: Climate Solutions 8th Annual Dinner View full calendar

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