Sustainability is New Space Race

U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu came to Portland to promote engineering education and said sustainability is the next Space Race. More.

Red List Design Finalists Named

05/17/2013

Finalists in the $15,000 Oregon BEST Red List Design Challenge include earthen flooring, plant-based insulation, salvaged-wood lamps, and window blinds that don't cut daylight. More.
Brewing Electricity from Wastewater

05/15/2013

An Oregon BEST Commercialization Grant helps company test microbial fuel cell that could clean wastewater, generate electricity, and reduce water usage at Widmer Bros. Brewery. More.
Grant Funds Solar-Activated Water Treatment

04/17/2013

A floating, solar-activated device that can treat stormwater wins an Oregon BEST Commercialization Grant. More.
CSD Nano: Semi-Finalist at Angel Conference

04/15/2013

Oregon BEST Commecialization Grant company CSD Nano of Corvallis named semi-finalist in the $200K Willamette Angel Conference. More.
Grant Funds Innovative Window Coating

03/28/2013

An Oregon BEST Commercialization Grant funds development of new window coating that could save millions on indoor lighting costs. More.

Oregon's electric vehicle cluster has created 1,500 jobs and $266M. Read More

A nationwide index shows Oregon now leads the nation when it comes to clean jobs. Read More