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Understanding Changes to Oregon’s Energy Tax Credits

The Oregon Legislature recently passed legislation (House Bill 3672) that amends, sunsets and creates a number of tax credit programs currently administered by the Oregon Department of Energy. If signed by Governor Kitzhaber, the details of how the new programs … Continue reading

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Owning a Home Remains a Strong Core Value

Americans remain high on homeownership in spite of a stagnant market, falling prices and even the prevalence of underwater mortgages.  Seventy-five percent of likely voters say owning a home is the best long-term investment they can make, according to a … Continue reading

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South Waterfront 25th Annual Great Blue Heron Week

Great Blue Heron Week is coming to the South Waterfront in a big way during the first week of June. Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Mirabella, Willamette Hall 3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Thursday, June 2, … Continue reading

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Energy Performance Score

How does a home receive an EPS? A home's EPS is based on many factors, such as the home's size, level of insulation, air leakage, heating and cooling systems, major appliances, lighting and water heating: Improved insulation and windows—Properly installed … Continue reading

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$$$ for Commercial Real Estate Starts Flowing

Numerous indications over the past few weeks point to an easing of investment capital for real estate deals. Life insurers have become more active lenders; new CMBS offerings are hitting the street; syndicators are starting to assemble new CDO offerings; … Continue reading

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EWG Releases Must-Read Sunscreen Buying Guide for 2011

When it comes to comes to buying safe and effective sunscreen, your chances are 1 in 5. Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group's 2011 Sunscreen Guide can help. Having surveyed more than 1,700 sun care products, they offer a complete guide … Continue reading

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Welcome Sweet Spring…

The first quarter of 2011 ended with decent home sales activity. Existing homes sold at a 5.1 million unit annualized pace after accounting for seasonal factors. That pace – if sustained – would beat last year’s total sales of 4.9 … Continue reading

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Hotel Modera’s Green Wall in Downtown PDX

Green Wall by GSky Plant Systems Hotel Modera is located in the heart of downtown Portland. The wall is the main feature at the entrance of the hotel. Situated in front of a landscaped area in the front of the … Continue reading

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Sustainable Prison Project

Connecting Prisons with Nature from Benjamin Drummond / Sara Steele on Vimeo. Doing good while doing time – that’s our mantra. At the Sustainable Prisons Project, we encourage everyone in our community, including incarcerated men and women, to become stewards … Continue reading

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Potting Shed Creations

Wine Bottles If you live in an apartment or otherwise lack a patch in which to plant a garden, Potting Shed Creations' Grow Bottles might be your answer to indoor herbs. The company is repurposing wine bottles and calling on … Continue reading

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