iPad Stays Safe In Slim, Eco-Friendly Sleeve
Forget the petroleum-based plastic and scary neoprene—this iPad sleeve is made from sustainable materials right here in the USA. Read more →
Prius Wreck Highlights Need For Special Firefighter Training
A Toyota Prius accident in Portland, Oregon highlights for first responders the need to have extra training to deal with the advanced electronics of green cars. Read more →
Ikea Solar Steamroller Rolls Through Portland
A system at Ikea's Portland, Ore., store is the company's 16th solar energy project in the U.S., with 21 more locations in the pipeline or already under way. Read more →
Smart Meter, Smart Grid … Smart Toilet?
Municipal government-watcher EfficientGov bestows its 2012 “Intelligence” Award on the Portland Loo, the Oregon city's novel public restroom. Read more →
Push-Button Window Tinting An Energy Saver
The new Mercy Corps headquarters in Portland is 69 percent more energy efficient than conventional buildings, in part due to electronically tintable windows. Read more →
Solar Thrives Amid Oregon Planes, Trains, Autos
Oregon's transit agencies and SolarWorld think outside the alternative fuel tank, putting their land to use with solar at rest stops, airports, and transit stations. Read more →
E-Skateboards: Awesome Or The End of Civilization?
Known as Metroboards, Kef Design's electric skateboards can reach 19 mph in five seconds and shuttle riders up to 15 miles on a single, two-hour charge. Read more →
by Steve Duda
Downtown Portland Gets Its Biggest PV System
A 61-kilowatt PV system goes online in Portland, and the transit agency that built it to help power operations insists it was a good investment. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Portland Auto Show 2012 Photo Preview: Green Cars
We wander the halls of the Portland Auto Show, grabbing photos and details on the various green cars, including hybrids and electrics, on display for consumers. Read more →
Portland Community Solar Powers Up Big Time
Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has put out calls for collaborations between private, public and nonprofit entities for community solar projects. Read more →
