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Port Westward opens
Our Port Westward generating plant opened for commercial generation in June. The 400-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant is one of the most efficient plants in the nation today. Learn more and watch a compressed-time video of the plant construction in our Current Issues section.
Turbines going up at Biglow
Crews have begun assembling the wind turbines at our new Biglow Canyon Wind Farm. By late 2007, its 76 turbines will be able to produce about 125 megawatts of capacity.
This five-year, three-phase project is expected to be one of the largest wind power projects in the region.
New resource plan unveiled
PGE filed a new 2007 Integrated Resource Plan with the Oregon Public Utility Commission at the end of June. The plan identifies the best options for filling the gap between our existing resources and expected demand for power.
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| Grace Pae, chef and owner of Artemis Foods |
Sustainability is the new green buzzword. But exactly what are sustainable business practices and how do you incorporate them as part of a successful business plan? Here's a quick look at what West Coast Washers and Artemis Foods are doing and how PGE offers some simple steps toward sustainability. . . (more)
Ask the Expert: Choose earth-friendly billing
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Kristine Fagler, PGE Business Services Team
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Q. I like the idea of PGE's Paperless Billing option for environmental reasons, but is it secure? And what if I want to look at past bills?
A. You're right, receiving your bill online - Paperless Billing - is environmentally friendly. In fact, it's one of the easiest steps your business can take in committing to sustainability practices. (You can even take it a step further by paying your bill online, too, or signing up for Auto Pay.)
In addition to being better for the earth, Paperless Billing is also easy and secure. Here's how it works. . . (more)
Learn more and sign up for Paperless Billing online.
COMING SOON:
Go paperless and get a bonus!
Sign up for Paperless Billing between Sept. 1- Oct. 31 and you'll not only help save a tree, you'll also receive a free $5 Office Max gift card as a special bonus! Check online Sept. 1 for details.
Do you have a question about your account or energy use?
E-mail the PGE Business Services Team.
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PGE head named to Federal Reserve
In June, the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco appointed Peggy Y. Fowler, CEO and president of PGE to its Portland Branch board. She will play an important role in providing the Federal Reserve System with economic information for the power industry and the region. The Federal Reserve uses this information to help guide monetary policy decisions. Read the full story from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
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Events and resources
Register now for fall energy classes
Learn new ways to control energy costs and improve operations with these PGE classes, cosponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
- Motors and Motor Controls, seven-week course runs Sept. 26-Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m. at the World Trade Center, Portland. There is a fee of $395 for this 16-19 hour credit class.
- New Trends in Lighting, Sept. 27. Two identical sessions: 7:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the Earth Advantage National Center, Tualatin. Free!
- Basics of Electricity and Managing Energy Costs, Oct. 2, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the World Trade Center, Portland; and Oct. 4, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the PGE Salem Service Center, Salem. Free!
- Employee Energy Efficiency Awareness, Oct. 16, 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the World Trade Center, Portland. Free!
- Pumps, Motors and Drives, Oct. 25; 7:30-11 a.m. at the World Trade Center, Portland. Free!
See our Classes & Events section online for full class descriptions and registration information.
See you at the Solar Expo
What would it take to add solar power to your business? Find out at the Northwest Solar Expo, Sept. 14-16 at the Oregon Convention Center. Learn how you can offset costs with tax credits and incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon. PGE is a proud sponsor of this information-packed event. Admission is $8; kids under 12 are free. Visit the Northwest Solar Expo Web site for details and to download a $2-off admission coupon.
Learn sustainable business practices
Discover how to make your business more sustainable, and network with other sustainable businesses, through the Sustainable Business Network of Portland and the Oregon Natural Step Network.
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