SBO Dispatch: Coal developer's financial issues intensify + Feds to fund Oregon EVs

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August 1, 2013

Top Stories Ambre partner raises questions about Morrow coal project company's health A partner to a company proposing a coal export facility in Oregon has publicly cast doubt on its financial health, calling into question whether Ambre Energy can take ownership of a Wyoming mine once considered part of its export strategy.   Feds commit to Oregon's EV development efforts The Oregon region's top Federal Highway Administration official said Wednesday that the state's electric vehicle program merits top-level governmental backing.   Newest EV choices indicate drives to succeed (Photos) While this week's EV Roadmap 6 conference featured reams of useful knowledge during its seminars, some of the real action took place in a nearby courtyard.   See the light: New coatings could propel LEDs into mainstream A Portland LED specialist is using a $150,000 grant to further develop a coating material that could help users save billions in lighting costs.   Connect with us More Headlines Bellingham coal facility to face more agency scrutiny Older home certification program gives remodelers an Advantage CRAiLAR lands $3.5M for capital, operations Columbia Riverkeeper suit alleges dam-based pollution For Columbia, the roof's anything but the limit EPA slaps six companies for violations IEEE's sustainability conference merits a gubernatorial decree BMW takes aim at Tesla with i3 electric car

This week's SBO poll What's your favorite way to be efficient in the summer? Green Jobs Energy & Sustainability Strategic Consultant, Ecova Sr. Project Manager - Residential, Energy Trust of Oregon Sustainability Project Coordinator Internship, NW Natural Senior Hydroelectric Engineering Consultant, Kleinschmidt Associates Customer Service, Indow Windows Event Calendar Featured Event: Call for nominations: SBO Awards We're once again in search of brilliant sustainable business ideas. Nominate a business, individual or advocacy group for their work in water, food, energy, equity, transportation or waste. Nominations close August 9.  Nominate now >>    Tonight! Solar Forward Volunteer Orientation August 5: University of Oregon Sustainability Leadership Program — Leadership for Sustainability August 8: Whiskey & Water — Sustainable Northwest Wood Warehouse August 11: Hands on Hives August 25: Green Spot at Sunday Parkways in Southeast Portland View full calendar

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