About the Center
The Oregon Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Center (BEST) is a leading Research & Development consortium focused on developing sustainable technologies for the 21st century. The Oregon-based Center has been active since 2007 in investigating a variety of topics relevant to the development of — and gradual transition to — renewable resources. View this presentation to learn more about BEST and its focus Additional Information
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Oregon BEST Invests in State Sustainability Sector
Oregon BEST is investing $480,000 in 10 faculty teams at Oregon universities whose work has the potential to fuel the state's growing sustainability and renewable energy sectors. This funding is being strategically invested to kick-start sustainability-related projects in Oregon. Read Press Release
List of Projects (and Researchers) Funded by Oregon BEST
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Oregon BEST Hires Intel Exec as First Director
David Kenney is a 12-year Intel veteran with knowledge of sustainable business practices as well as nonprofit management experience as a board member of a sustainable agriculture education center. He joins the Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Center (Oregon BEST) as it begins its first year Read Press Release
Innovation America - Investing in Innovation
A recent report prepared by the National Governor's Association and the Pew Center for the States details how states across the US are investing in innovation, research, and development.
News Archives
We've catalogued old news articles related to BEST, its mission, and sustainability in general.
