nwcurrent: policy news http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy RSS Feed for Policy News en-us Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:44:45 GMT Portland proposes carbon tax http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/12569941.html City of Portland introduces tax on energy intensive buildings. Energy Trust launches Small Wind program http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/11716281.html Small Wind program boosts wind projects in Oregon. Changing times at NEEA http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/10823691.html NEEA restructures board, redirects funding. Current Commentary: Utilities warm to climate issues http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/10819051.html Region is poised to take a lead in the climate arena. Idaho creates state energy department http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/10803446.html Paul Kjellander to lead the new Idaho Office of Energy Resources. Nuclear race heats up http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/10802691.html Will Idaho be the center of a Northwest nuclear revival? Current Innovation: As the smart grid grows http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/10794626.html Ron Pernick discusses the Northwest's role in smart grid innovation. Gregoire overrules county decision http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/10051071.html Despite local opposition, Gregoire approves wind project. Current Commentary: Keeping high standards http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/10036611.html Would a national renewable portfolio standard help the NW? Boosting renewables in Big Sky country http://www.nwcurrent.com/policy/9399521.html New Montana department focuses on renewable energy development.