AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUniversity & Industry Investment: Nike co-founder Phil Knight and Penny Knight will donate $1 billion to the University of Oregon to launch the Knight College of Engineering in Eugene, a major step for Oregon’s engineering pipeline and a potential new research magnet. Energy Efficiency & Utilities: Energy Trust of Oregon selected Franklin Energy to lead its next multifamily energy-efficiency program, aiming to make upgrades easier for property owners and residents across the state. Geothermal Push: Quaise Energy’s Project Obsidian in central Oregon was picked for up to $25 million in U.S. DOE support to advance what it calls the world’s first commercial superhot geothermal power plant. Data Centers & Power Costs: Pacific Power agreed to a POWER Act deal that would let it assign data-center-related costs to operators via a separate rate class, with a Nov. 13 approval expected. Semiconductor Materials Research: OSU scientists patented a greener, water-based method to separate zirconium from hafnium—key inputs for semiconductors and nuclear energy—reducing reliance on toxic solvents. Housing & Home Energy: Eugene City Council heard testimony on a proposed Home Energy Score disclosure rule for sellers, pushing for clearer buyer cost expectations.
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