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Thinking about going electric? Here's what to know about the environmental benefits
Transportation emissions make up about 35% of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon, according to Erica Timms with the DEQ.
Good Energy
KGW Good Energy events 2024
During Good Energy Week, join KGW on April 23 for a shred day and April 25 for an e-cycle event.
Good Energy
PGE's Electric School Bus Fund has a record year
In its fifth year, the electric bus grant will fund 25 new all electric school buses for districts across the region.
Good Energy
Oregon DEQ to restart EV rebate program in April
Nearly $8 million will be available for eligible electric vehicle purchases. The 60-day window runs April 3-June 3.
Good Energy
PGE, ODOT hoping to make charging your electric vehicle easier
PGE is unveiling a new website for at-home EV charging, while ODOT steps up maintenance of public charger sites statewide.
Good Energy
Wind turbine technicians get hands-on experience, job interview prep at Vancouver institute
A Vancouver school is launching wind turbine technicians into a green energy gig that's in growing demand.
Good Energy
Oregon shipping company uses new all-electric trucks for deliveries
Milwaukie-based Titan Freight Systems has rolled out six all-electric trucks for deliveries across the Northwest in 2024.
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Plaid Pantry adds its first EV charging station in Northeast Portland
The convenience store chain hopes to roll out more EV charging stations to its locations.
Good Energy
Two climate offenders, paired, offering a potential solution
McMinnville-based Solid Carbon says it's come up with a way to trap the carbon emitted during sewage treatment, locking it away in fresh concrete.
Good Energy
In the market for an electric vehicle? Here's where to find more info in Oregon
Local utilities and non-profits team up to host ride & drives, and answer all your EV questions.
Good Energy
Project at Ross Island could help stop the Willamette River from turning green
The recurring toxic algae bloom plaguing the Willamette River is in many ways a human-caused problem, and now it appears to have a human-made solution.
Good Energy
Oregon Solar Car Team nabs second place in annual national competition
The Oregon Solar Car will make an appearance at OMSI's Festival of Science on Sept. 16 and 17.
Good Energy
The emerald ash borer is attacking Oregon trees. Here's how the state is dealing with the invasive pest without compromising air quality
The beetle could decimate Oregon's ash tree canopy. Burn testing shows promise in fighting the pest while not compromising air quality.
Good Energy
This searchable map can display any building's carbon footprint
The business that created the interactive map, Carbon Title, has one specific goal: raising awareness of the cost of carbon in our buildings.
Good Energy
ODOT to give out $1.75M in rebates to help Oregonians install EV charging ports
ODOT will open its Community Charging Rebates Program in June, unlocking $1.75 million in funding to help spur EV charging installation across the state.
Local News
‘It's a gift for sure’: Nonprofit helping Black Portlanders stay in their homes gets new electric car through Pacific Power grant
Taking Ownership PDX has been providing free home repairs since 2020 and has completed more than 160 projects across Portland.
Good Energy
Hood River residents have a new transportation option: Electric vehicle car sharing
Portland-based nonprofit FORTH has been testing electric vehicle car sharing programs in rural parts of Oregon, including the Columbia River Gorge.
Good Energy
Portland shelter tackles housing crisis and climate change together
Path Home is a unique shelter and transitional housing village in the Lents Neighborhood that is aiming for 100% renewable energy through on-site solar arrays.
Good Energy
Lloyd District certified as one of only 7 ‘EcoDistricts’ worldwide
“I think people don't have a sense of what Lloyd is working on because a lot of sustainability work is invisible,” said the executive director of Lloyd EcoDistrict.
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The costs and benefits of getting an electric vehicle in Oregon
Some of Oregon's incentives for purchasing EVs aren't active right now, making it a pricier option. But there's still a big ongoing sea change in the auto industry.
Environment
Oregon's wild bees may need help, OSU researcher says
After a decline in honeybees more than a decade ago, the pollinators have largely rebounded. But little data exists to assess the status of their wild counterparts.
Good Energy
In the race to store renewable energy, a Washington lab is inching closer
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a pioneer in renewable energy storage research. A new aluminum salt battery shows promise to be scaled up by industry.
Good Energy
Portland sportswear company makes sustainable clothing
Showers Pass produces high-quality sportswear from recycled materials.
Good Energy
Triple-A's mobile charging service helps stranded electric vehicle drivers
Run out of charge on the road? Triple-A can help, and the process is going greener quickly.
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