Statewide Push for Sustainability Center

This opinion piece argues that the proposed Sustainability Center in Portland would have a statewide benefit. The Legislature will determine in the upcoming session whether to float $37 million in bonds to support the construction of the Sustainability Center.

Article from the Mail Tribune is here.

BC Government Targets Carbon Neutrality

An effort by British Columbia government to achieve carbon neutrality has spurred green projects and reduced the carbon footprint of the public sector.

Article from The Tyee is here.

U.S. Carbon Emmission Levels

Some interesting information on the rate of carbon emissions from U.S. sources in the last decade. Spoiler alert. . . they are trending down.

Article from Grist is here.

Getting Appraisers to Recognize Green

The newly published Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum to the standard Fannie Mae appraisal form provides value for sustainable improvements to residential properties.

See article from Urban Land Magazine here.

New BPA Line to Increase Wind Power Transmission Capacity

The BPA plans to construct a 28 mile long transmission line to provide transmission service for more than 4,000 megawatts of wind energy.

Sustainable Business Oregon article is here.