Clean fuels standards are a proven mechanism for lowering greenhouse gas emissions and creating thriving, homegrown alternative fuels markets. Just take California’s Low-Carbon Fuels Standard: much like Oregon’s Clean Fuels Standard, it requires that transportation fuels get cleaner over time. Fuel importers and producers can meet the standards by blending low-carbon biofuels into the fuel […]
Electric vehicles are great for everyone…especially if you live in the Pacific Northwest
It’s no secret that electric vehicles are better for the environment than traditional gas guzzlers. And thanks to decreased maintenance costs, increased electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and more vehicles now coming onto the market, more people are considering making the switch to electric. Federal and state rebates, as well as innovative policies like the Oregon […]
Oregon Transit Fleets Speed Up Efforts to Electrify
From Oregon Environmental Council ODOT lays it out clearly: “Battery-electric buses are seen as the future of the industry.” Electrifying transit will help solve what the Oregon Global Warming Commission reported earlier this year: the key reason Oregon is not reaching its climate goals is the transportation sector’s ongoing dependency on diesel and gas. In addition to […]
From Fryer to Fuel Tank: How Burgerville Helps Protect the Environment for Future Generations
Sustainability isn’t just something Burgerville does; it’s part of their core identity as they strive to play a positive role in protecting the environment for future generations. Fresh, local, and sustainable are three core company values at Burgerville. They live those values in every aspect of their business, from where they purchase their delicious ingredients to […]
Clean Fuels Unshackled
The Portland Business Journal’s Pete Danko recently sat down with several Clean Fuels credit generators to learn more about their participation in Oregon’s new Clean Fuels Standard, and how the program has helped their businesses thrive. Read on for a fascinating look at how this new, market-based program is providing the economic certainty necessary for […]
Clean Fuels Standard: Helping Portland-Based Heiberg Increase Revenue and Lower Costs
Clean Fuels is helping businesses across Oregon succeed. More than 100 companies are already registered with the program, with more than a third of them producing clean fuels for Oregonians. Businesses across Oregon, from Coburg to Sherwood, Klamath Falls to Boardman, and Portland to Medford are using and creating cleaner fuels. Take Portland-based Heiberg Garbage […]