There are dozens of reports that show how Clean Fuels Programs boost jobs, economic development, and savings at the pump. (See here and here, for a few examples.) But Clean Fuels boost our economy in other real, tangible ways in addition to these traditional economic indicators. Via National Resources Defense Council: But even outside reduced […]
Did you catch the op-ed in support of Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program this week? Via Sustainable Business: Founded by entrepreneurs looking to reduce waste from their own well-loved fruit company, Summit takes what is essentially trash from local farmers and food producers — contaminated flour, fruit trimmings — and figures out the best way to […]
An incredible move from Tesla. Tesla is partnering with Panasonic and other businesses to develop low cost, mass produced battery packs to drive down the cost of electric vehicles. Via Slate: The Gigafactory is Tesla’s name for the massive, all-in-one battery factory it’s planning to build somewhere in the American West, starting in the next few […]
In honor of May Asthma Awareness Month, take action for Oregon Clean Air. Add your name to the growing list of Oregonians who support Clean Fuels for Clean Air! In honor of Asthma Awareness Month, we call on the Oregon Legislature to take action. Clean air is an important health concern for all of us, and even […]
I wonder if this… Democratic Governor Jay Inslee says Washington will likely adopt a California-style pollution limit on gasoline and other transportation fuels. Inslee recently ordered a feasibility and cost study of a low-carbon fuel standard. For months now, Washington Republicans have been predicting that Inslee will use his executive powers to enact a low-carbon fuel standard. […]
“We need to be encouraging this ,” he said. “This helps everyone. … I’m trying to think of the downside. I can’t think of it.” – Washington County Commissioner Chair candidate Allen Amabisca on alternative fuel production at Summit Natural Energy Did you catch the Oregonian story on Summit Natural Energy in Cornelius, Oregon? David McCoy, plant manager, opened his doors […]