AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCommercial Electrification: PGE says electric trucks can support the grid during peak demand, and is testing whether parked school buses can send power back. Workforce: Oregon transportation and warehousing employers filed just two H-1B petitions in 2025, down 71% from 2024; both were approved. Jobs and Construction: Oregon added 5,800 jobs in September as unemployment held at 5%, with construction among the growth drivers. Energy and Infrastructure: Oregon paused environmental permits for data center projects amid rising power demand, while a completed solar-and-storage project now meets all the energy needs of Roseburg’s wastewater facility. Manufacturing: Gerber Gear moved to a new facility in Wilsonville, marking a notable investment in local production.
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