Oregonians are innovators. We adopt good ideas first, from the bottle bill to the world’s best athletic shoes. Innovations in clean energy are no different — Oregon is on the cutting edge. Just take a look at Summit Natural Energy in Cornelius: they turn food waste into clean burning fuel for racecars. Owner Mark Smith […]
Electric vehicles have been around for some time, and those who have utilized the technology love it. They’re not going back to gas-powered cars – not after they’ve experienced what it’s like to only pay the equivalent of $0.99 per gallon, and having a car that requires little to no maintenance (not to mention that […]
Have you heard the good news? A groundbreaking project to convert waste methane from Portland’s sewage treatment processing plant into renewable natural gas will soon be underway. The clean fuels will be sold in Portland and elsewhere to replace diesel fuel in trucks. This effort will generate upwards of $3 million in revenue a year, and replace […]
At any given day in Bend, Oregon, there are no less than 20 tour companies taking visitors to see the sites, according to Central Oregon tourism group Visit Bend. The Bend Tour Company stands out from the crowd – with tours offered on electric bikes, segways or cruiser cars, and themed tours of the city and surrounding sights. Partner […]
The desire to commit to a low-carbon vehicle may be sincere, but when it comes time to make a purchase, that desire may be outweighed by the financial reality of adopting new technology. The sometimes-limited availability of non-petroleum fuels can be a barrier. But biodiesel – a renewable, non-toxic alternative to traditional petroleum diesel – can provide […]
Good news in the environmental world can feel hard to come by these days. That’s why it’s more important than ever that we elevate and celebrate local success stories. SeQuential Biofuels is one of those local stories that is definitely worth celebrating. An Oregon business that recycles used cooking oil, SeQuential takes waste that would […]