News Releases

Welcome to our online source for official news releases from Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Please return often to find the latest information and public announcements.

West Linn Paper Company Increases Corporate Commitment to Renewable Energy
November 18, 2009 - Company Joins EPA's Green Power Partnership
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MLS W.O.R.K.S. To Host Two Community Service Projects In Seattle During The Week Leading Up To MLS Cup 2009
November 16, 2009 - MLS players and executives join local volunteers to leave behind a lasting legacy
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Gov. Ritter Announces 1st Colorado Carbon Fund Project
September 16, 2009 - Gov. Bill Ritter announced today that the first clean energy project sponsored by the Colorado Carbon Fund will produce electricity from methane gas at the Larimer County Landfill.
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Bonneville Environmental Foundation Wins Multiple Green Power Leadership Awards
September 15, 2009 - Best Green Power Supplier of the Year; Best Green Power Education Outreach Program
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BEF Selects Participants in the Willamette Model Watershed Program
August 27, 2009 - Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) today announced the selection of three community-based groups for participation in the Willamette Model Watershed Program, funded by the Meyer Memorial Trust (MMT) as part of the trust's Willamette River Initiative.
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Bonneville Environmental Foundation Unveils First-Ever Voluntary Water Restoration Marketplace
August 18, 2009 - BEF Water Restoration CertificatesTM Help Americans Take Responsibility For Their Water Use
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East Portland Community Center solar energy system makes a big splash
July 30, 2009 - 86-kilowatt solar electric and water heating systems, public/private financing pencils out
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Green Shipping Partners with Bonneville Environmental Foundation to Offer Carbon Neutral Shipping for UPS, USPS, and FedEx Shipments
May 9, 2009 - Today Green Shipping announced a partnership with the Bonneville Environment Foundation (BEF) and the launch of www.greenshipping.com
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Solar Electricity a Big Hit on “American Idol”
April 21, 2009 - From the red carpet to school, FOX, BEF and E-Village Solar use star power to educate students about renewable energy
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Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Launches LaserVue Carbon Neutral Campaign on Facebook
April 20, 2009 - Donates Proceeds to BEF
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Portland Public Schools Raises The Roof on Innovation, Environmental Classroom Design at Da Vinci Arts Middle School
April 10, 2009 - School and project partners to celebrate solar tile roofing and construction progress of net zero energy, high performance classroom April 10
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Solar Electric Power Association Offsets 2009 Carbon Footprint with 100% Solar from Bonneville Environmental Foundation
March 31, 2009 - Demonstrating its deep commitment to solar electricity, the non-profit Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has just renewed its contract with non-profit Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) to offset its 2009 carbon footprint with BEF Solar Offsets.
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New Site Makes Carbon Footprints Fun (No, Seriously)
March 30, 2009 - Non-profit Bonneville Environmental Foundation's ShrinkYourFoot.org inspires individuals to reduce their environmental impact and support clean, renewable energy
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German American School of Portland to flip solar-energy switch
March 2, 2009 - The German American School of Portland inaugurates one of the biggest solar-panel installations at an Oregon school on Friday, March 6, when it celebrates activation of a 45-module, 7.8kW system on the school's roof and facade.
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Bonneville Environmental Foundation Expands Watershed Program
February 25, 2009 - Adds Two New Employees
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Solar Energy a Success at Kraxberger Middle School
February 13, 2009 - School to host Solar 4R Schools open house during Success Celebration on Feb. 19.
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