Capturing carbon, saving money, enhancing regional communities
On August 1, the City of Portland graciously hosted the Northwest Biocarbon Initiative (NBI) along with our partners at
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Why Oyster Farmers Believe in Climate Change
The oceans do us a huge favor: almost one-third of the carbon dioxide we produce doesn’t stay in the atmosphere, but
Harvesting Wind Power
Through a community-wide investment in wind power, a rural county in Oregon is earning millions of dollars to build their economy, cutting carbon and demonstrating that clean energy is both practical and profitable.
Hillsboro, OR Tackles the Last Mile Challenge
To say that transportation is a headache for city leaders, businesses, residents, and employees in Hillsboro, OR would be an understatement.
Community Energy Advice from Massachusetts
On February 15, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Green Communities Division
Cloud Peak Energy: “All in” for coal exports from the West Coast
There’s an old joke that explains the difference between being “involved” and being “committed.” Think of a ham and eggs breakfast. The hen is involved, the pig is committed. Recent developments make clear that Cloud Peak Energy is fully committed to coal exports from Washington terminals.
Caveat Investor
A new Sightline report details huge financial risks for Australian coal export startup.
Taking Aim at Emissions Reduction
Working with numerous Northwest cities over the past four years, the New Energy Cities team has learned many lessons about how cities can accelerat
Discovering Renewable Energy
How can students design and implement real world solutions to discover the power and the possibility of renewable energy as a career?
On the Cutting Edge with Oregon Communities
The New Energy Cities joined close to 200 Oregon mayors and city managers in Bend, OR on January 22, 2013 at the Oregon Governor’s Cutting Edge Communities Symposium.