Where Are We Now? The Current State of Transportation Electrification in the Pacific Northwest
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
A roundtable panel discussion with publicly owned utilities in the Pacific Northwest.
Utilities are at the center of transportation electrification in the Pacific Northwest, leading the charge on infrastructure, reliability, and customer engagement.
As the policy landscape evolves from new state targets, federal funding shifts and regulatory changes – and as electricity demand is increasing – utilities are navigating both fresh challenges and exciting opportunities. This roundtable will explore how the electric vehicle market and charging infrastructure landscape are changing, how public utilities are adapting to these shifts, their progress made to date, what challenges they face and the critical next steps needed to ensure a resilient and equitable transition. Participants will hear utility perspectives, share insights, and consider how collaboration can accelerate the region’s path forward.
Join Forth for this timely roundtable conversation on the current state of transportation electrification in the PNW and mark your calendars for the second part of this discussion on December 4, 2025.

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November SBM: ZERO Celebrates 2025 Progress towards Oregon's Clean Future
2025-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 | PAE, 151 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204
Collaboration. Celebration. Clean Energy Future.
Join us for an evening on the PAE Deckony as the Chairs of the ZERO Coalition share their accomplishments from 2025 and unveil what’s ahead for 2026. Together, we’ll celebrate progress toward equitable, decarbonized buildings and look ahead to the work that will shape Oregon’s clean energy future.
This event is open to all audiences, members and non-members, a celebration and a call to action. Attendees will learn how the Coalition’s committees are advancing building decarbonization, connect with community partners, and discover how to move from learning and connecting to action as part of Oregon’s clean future movement.
SBM is always a “bring a friend” event, a great chance to invite new organizations and individuals interested in joining the coalition.

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Tribal Wood Celebration
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Sustainable Northwest Wood, 2701 Southeast 14th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97202
An evening celebrating Indigenous forestry and inspiring projects featuring Tribally sourced wood.
Join Sustainable Northwest Wood, the Build Local Alliance, local Tribes, architects and project owners to honor and recognize Tribal forest stewardship and some beautiful projects featuring Tribally sourced wood.
Our panel of speakers includes Tribal representatives who will explore the relationship between Indigenous culture and the land they care for, stewardship objectives, and using wood product markets to support their work. We will also hear from project designers and owners who, through intentional sourcing, have created spaces with a lasting impact in Tribal communities and in the forests from which the wood was harvested.
Our hope is to inspire more of this work and collaboration and to bolster and help expand a Tribal Wood Market.

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Fleet Electrification Accelerator Informational Webinar
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Upcoming Webinar: Fleet Electrification Accelerator Informational Webinar
Curious if the Fleet Electrification Accelerator is a good fit for you and your business? Join an informational webinar to learn more! The Fleet Electrification Accelerator simplifies EV adoption by equipping businesses with trustworthy resources and expert networks, enabling them to create cost-effective electrification plans and put them into action. Businesses and organizations in Washington and Oregon can benefit from the Accelerator, regardless of their fleet size or where they are in their electrification journey.

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Portland Reuse Summit
2025-11-21 | McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 Northeast 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Solutions for Climate, Business and a Cleaner City!
The Portland REUSE Summit brings together leaders in Portland’s government, business, restaurant, environmental orgs, and the waste and recycling industry, to take a deep look at the potential of reuse foodware systems, and the impact that these systems can have on climate, litter, and business.
We’ll examine how reusable foodware mandates have been incorporated into other city’s Climate Plans, as well as existent policies for reuse at dine-in and large venues, and what kind of metrics have been seen on the effectiveness of these policies.
We’ll look to reuse case studies in Portland and discuss feasibility of growing the city’s reuse economy and infrastructure. We’ll also look at pilot projects that are being intoduced through Metro’s new Choose to Reuse campaign.
There will be input from the city’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability on what path our city will need to take to begin implementing reuse policy. Time for breakout brainstorms will be included.
Organized by the Reusable Portland Coalition.

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Fall 2025 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
2025-12-03 | Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Be a part of this year’s Clean & Affordable Energy Conference
The NW Energy Coalition’s Fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference returns on December 3 at Portland State University. Join utility leaders, policymakers, advocates, and energy experts from across the region to explore solutions for a reliable, equitable, and decarbonized energy future.
This year’s conference will dive into some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the Northwest’s energy transition. Be part of this timely discussion and solutions-focused conversation in Portland this December.
Join us for a reception on December 3 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. following the main conference.
NW Energy Coalition Members are encouraged to join us for the NWEC Member Meeting on December 2 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Portland State University. Member reception will be from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. that day
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Sneak Peek: Oregon's New EV Infrastructure & Incentives
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Upcoming Webinar: Sneak Peek: Oregon’s New EV Infrastructure & Incentives
Oregon fleet operators: the Oregon’s Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Quality want your feedback in an upcoming webinar!
What we’ll dive into on this December 3 webinar:

New public Medium and Heavy Duty EV charging stations along I-5 and I-84 are in the works, and the Oregon Department of Transportation is looking for fleet operators’ feedback on the types of chargers and amenities that would best support your fleet.
A new Clean Fuels Advance Crediting program, which would provide financial incentives for EV adoption, will be launched soon by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Learn about the program and share your input about how it could work.

Join the December 3 webinar at 10:00 a.m. PST for the opportunity to give your feedback!

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Where Do We Go From Here? Looking Ahead at Transportation Electrification in the Pacific Northwest
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
A roundtable panel discussion with publicly owned utilities in the Pacific Northwest.
Utilities are at the center of transportation electrification in the Pacific Northwest, leading the charge on infrastructure, reliability, and customer engagement.
As the policy landscape evolves from new state targets, federal funding shifts and regulatory changes – and as electricity demand is increasing – utilities are navigating both fresh challenges and exciting opportunities. This roundtable will explore how the electric vehicle market and charging infrastructure landscape are changing, how public utilities are adapting to these shifts, their progress made to date, what challenges they face and the critical next steps needed to ensure a resilient and equitable transition. Participants will hear utility perspectives, share insights, and consider how collaboration can accelerate the region’s path forward.
Join Forth for this timely roundtable conversation on the future opportunities for public utility engagement in electric transportation.

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Business & The Environment Conference and Expo
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-10 | Holiday Inn Portland Columbia Riverfront
The Northwest’s Largest Environmental Conference & Expo
Business & The Environment is the region’s largest environmental conference and expo. As the “go-to” event for environmental professionals in the northwest, the conference provides you with the latest information and best practices in environmental protection & compliance, new technologies & services, sustainable business practices, and trending policy issues.
Business & The Environment convenes the environmental business community for two days of learning, connecting, and doing business. As a cross-sector conference, Business & The Environment covers the environmental industry spectrum, attracting business owners, executives, and environmental managers.

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Making the Business Case for Fleet Electrification in 2026
2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Upcoming Webinar: Making the Business Case for Fleet Electrification in 2026
In this webinar, we’ll explore the Total Cost of Ownership for electric vehicles from heavy-duty to light-duty fleets—both in the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Hear firsthand from Skanska, a national fleet operator, and gain insights from experts at the Environmental Defense Fund and Breaking Barriers Collaborative.
Join us on December 9 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST to hear more about the potential savings your business could realize by making the switch to electric.

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Sustainable Building Monthly - December
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 151 SW 1st Ave, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97204
A fun, cozy evening focused on eating, drinking, playing Sustainability Pictionary, and connecting with our community to wrap up the year.

Mass Timber Seasonal Shindig
2025-12-11 16:30 - 19:00 | OSU – Portland Center, 555 Southwest Morrison Street, 2nd Fl, Portland, OR, 97204
Celebrate the holiday season at the most wonderful mass timber event of the year! Presented by Woodworks and the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition, this festive evening is your chance to connect with fellow mass timber innovators, spark ideas for the year ahead, and raise a glass to all we’ve accomplished together.
Whether you’re new to mass timber or a seasoned pro, come enjoy food, great company, and lively conversation as we continue to grow and strengthen our mass timber community.
Eat, drink, be merry — and help build the future of mass timber!

Hosts:
Kate Carrigg | WoodWorks
Oregon Mass Timber Coalition

OSU Tallwood Design Institute
Oregon Department of Forestry
Port of Portland

The Energy and AI Nexus: Trends, Capital, and Opportunity in the Pacific Northwest
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
From data centers to grid intelligence, the future of AI depends on energy and the future of energy depends on AI— especially here in the Pacific Northwest.
Join founders, investors, and operators for a conversation at the Energy and AI Nexus. We will explore where AI and energy intersect today and where the biggest market opportunities are emerging across the Pacific Northwest for how we better manage, understand, operate and report on energy use for the grid, mobility, buildings and computational power.
This interactive webinar will cover market trends, investment signals, and what entrepreneurs should know if they’re building AI for energy, energy for AI, or infrastructure that connects the two. We want to hear from you on your experience and insights in this rapidly changing landscape.
Attendance is free, but registration is required!
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NewTech PDX - Eco Tech
2026-01-12 17:30 | 2310 SW 5th Ave, 2310 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
NewTech PDX is Portland’s premier ongoing bimonthly tech event. This event is for the community, by the community! Done in partnership with local community resources, our events happen on the 2nd Monday evening of every other month.
Portland has one of the most vibrant tech communities in the country, and the more we support our tech ecosystem, the more we’ll all experience and create together!
Learn about the cool and amazing technologies being developed by Portlanders. Event volunteers are welcome! Let us know if you’d like to volunteer.
Entry to the event is $15 online, or $20 at the door.
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Sustainable Building Monthly - January
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | PAE, 151 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204
Residential Adaptive Re-use: Structural Concepts and Embodied Carbon

Residential Adaptive Re-use: Structural Concepts and Embodied Carbon

On Tuesday, January 13 from 5-7pm, Structural Concepts and Embodied Carbon presentation will address key structural aspects of residential conversions including seismic retrofit requirements, retrofit solutions, foundations, and embodied carbon. The presentation is geared towards architects but is appropriate for all design professionals interested in adaptive reuse and sustainability. The presenter is a licensed structural engineer with two decades in the industry and will provide case studies from his experience.
Presenter: Carl Kloos, Kurt Fischer Structural Engineers

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The Dark Side of a Bright Future: Shady Strategies to Survive Climate Change
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Possibility, JK Gill Building, 426 SW Harvey Milk St., Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Bringing Back Shade in the Face of a Changing Climate

Please join the University of Oregon’s Portland Architecture Program and City of Possibility on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00pm for a book talk and conversation with Sam Bloch, author of Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource. This is a public event in the Winter 2026 UO School of Architecture & Environment Lecture Series, co-sponsored by Design Portland and SOJ. The event is free for students and UO affiliates.

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2026 Energy Resilience for Local & Tribal Governments Workshop
2026-01-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Energy Resilience for Local & Tribal Governments Workshop

ZERO Coalition partners Energy Trust of Oregon and Sustainable Northwest are co-hosting the 4th annual Energy Resilience for Local & Tribal Governments Workshop on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (virtual).
This workshop is a key opportunity for local and Tribal governments, community-based organizations, and partners across Oregon to strengthen energy resilience planning and connect with resources, funding, and technical assistance.
Participants will explore:
• Funding pathways & capacity-building programs
• Critical infrastructure mapping
• Tribal and local government resilience strategies
• Resilience hubs & microgrid development
• Wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery
• And more through topical breakout sessions
Event Details
📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual, Register for Free here: https://lnkd.in/gRPGEnX6
This workshop continues to be a vital space for elevating community needs, identifying vulnerabilities, and integrating resilience planning into existing processes, without adding to the workload of already capacity-strained organizations.

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In Conversation with OPB: Northwest Energy
2026-01-29 18:00 | The Redd, 831 Southeast Salmon Street, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
A Deep Dive into Northwest Energy

Take a deep dive with OPB into Northwest energy: how the Pacific Northwest is powered — and where it’s falling short.

The Pacific Northwest was once lauded for its commitment to sustainability – but now, efforts in Oregon to innovate around energy have waned. What can we learn from this shift, what can we do and where does this leave Oregon going forward?
Join OPB reporters Monica Samayoa, Tony Schick, Jes Burns, and Antonio Sierra in conversation with climate and energy experts as they break down the state of energy in the Pacific Northwest. Panel conversations will be moderated by OPB’s Geoff Norcross and Aaron Scott.
Light snacks provided by OPB.

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Turning Grant Dollars Into Lasting Impact: Reusable Foodware for Oregon School Districts
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Reusable Foodware Webinar

Oregon school districts have a unique opportunity to reduce waste, lower long-term costs, and invest in local reuse infrastructure through the ODEQ MIRROR (Materials Impact Reduction and Reuse) Grant. But knowing where to start—and how to design a program that actually works—can be the hardest part. Join Bold Reuse for a practical, info-packed webinar designed specifically for school districts that are interested in applying for the MIRROR grant and implementing a reusable foodware program.

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Sustainable Building Monthly - February
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | PAE, 151 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204
Sustainable Systems: Finding your Solution

High-performance air systems demand modern design approaches with leading-edge products and technology in order to optimize comfort, reduce energy consumption and ensure the long-term sustainability of a building. The presentation will discuss high performance solutions that can prioritize thermal comfort in nearly any application and provide the option for smaller/individual zones of temperature control. The energy efficient systems presented have been proven to provide up to 67% energy savings when compared to other more traditional HVAC systems. For long-term sustainability, these solutions create future resilient spaces that ensure no comfort zones are split when office walls are put up or moved. The modular concept and flexibility provided by these systems guarantees that any changes in the floor plan will not trigger expensive and disruptive changes.

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Climate Curious Winter Lights Fest Walk & Talk
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | World Trade Center Portland, 121 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, 97204
​Bundle up and join us for a magical evening exploring light in the darkest season!
​We’re gathering for a Climate Curious Winter Lights Fest Walk & Talk to celebrate the art, creativity, and connection that warm us through winter. Together, we’ll wander through Downtown Portland’s stunning light installations, pausing to admire the glow and chat with fellow attendees along the way, including about this year’s festival theme: all the little things.

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AESP NW Happy Hour Networking
2026-02-18 17:30 | Steeplejack Brewing Company, 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Join AESP NW Chapter for Happy Hour!

The AESP NW Chapter is having another Happy Hour networking event, and this time the subject will be Strategic Energy Management! Come hear Kati Harper from Cascade Energy talk about SEM and stay for good conversation and some food and drink.
The event is Wednesday the 18th at 5:30 pm at Steeplejack Brewing Company, 2400 NE Broadway, Portland OR.
First drink is on the Chapter board! See you there.

Sustainable Building Monthly - March
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 | PAE, 151 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204
Hydronic HVAC design Opportunities vs Conventional Heat Pump Systems

Join us for a deep-dive into low-load strategies for combined hydronic heating, cooling, and domestic hot water in high-performance homes, led by Robert Benjamin, CEO & Founder of Aris Hydronics. This session will explore core first-principal concepts, like why water’s thermal properties create major advantages over air, while comparing hydronic system opportunities to conventional heat pump approaches. Featuring project examples, system design insights, and a look at next-generation air-to-water applications, this presentation offers practical guidance for designers, builders, and energy professionals.

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Mass Timber Workforce Opportunities Webinar
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Overview

Join the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition for an engaging webinar focused on expanding pathways into one of Oregon’s fastest growing industries.

The Mass Timber Workforce Opportunities Webinar will introduce new real-world education, training, and career resources available in mass timber across Oregon. Designed for stakeholders, career coaches, CTE counselors, and others who support workforce development, this session will help you better understand how to connect Oregonians to meaningful jobs in the mass timber sector.

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Climate Curious Spring Mixer
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Dear Sandy, 2800 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Join Climate Curious for their Spring Mixer!

Spring is almost here, and after a weird winter, we could all use some quality community time! Come join us at Dear Sandy for some drinks and good vibes as we mix curiosity with conversation.
​​Whether you’re brand new to Climate Curious, or have been with us for a while, this event is a great way to connect. Can’t wait to see you there!

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Silicon Forest Tech Summit 2026
2026-03-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard OREGON BALLROOM, Portland, Oregon, 97232
Agility in a Time of Change

We are living in a time of rapid, exponential change. The intersection of global uncertainty, technological disruption, and social fragmentation has created a complex, noisy, and often isolating environment. This affects individuals, organizations, and entire industries—including the Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem. The Silicon Forest Tech Summit, is a space where innovation, community, and leadership intersect to shape the future of our region with intention and agility.

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Forest Pub: Mass Timber, Made in Oregon
2026-03-30 19:00 - 20:30 | World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Forest Pub
Join our partners at the Port of Portland for a conversation about the Mass Timber and Housing Innovation Campus at Terminal 2. Alongside campus partners, they’ll explore how Oregon-grown materials, innovation, and collaboration are advancing next-generation construction, supporting local jobs, and helping address the region’s housing shortage—turning research and manufacturing into real-world solutions.
Photo credit: Marcus Kauffman, Oregon Dept. of Forestry

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International Mass Timber Conference
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-02 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard OREGON BALLROOM, Portland, Oregon, 97232
Celebrating 10 Years of the International Mass Timber Conference
The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world, focusing on the entire industry supply chain. This is our 10th annual event in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Explore cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber, glulam, mass plywood panels, dowel-laminated timber, and laminated veneer lumber; and the opportunities and obstacles in global design, construction, development, manufacturing, and more.

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Building Momentum: Women in Sustainability Coffee Climate Social
2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Matta Cafe, 1425A NW Flanders St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Coffee. Clarity. Community.

Join Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS) for a focused morning of connection with women and gender-expansive professionals across climate and sustainability. We’ll lean into small-group conversations to move beyond surface-level networking and into real exchange: ideas, perspective, experience, and support.

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