Element Power is a global renewable energy company that develops, acquires, builds and operates utility-scale solar and wind power projects. Backed by some of the biggest names in global renewable energy development, it currently has wind and solar projects throughout Europe and a large development pipeline in Europe and Latin America.

Josh Kardon has affiliated with Tonkon Torp Policy Group LLC as a Senior Advisor. Kardon will provide government relations and communications counsel to existing and new Tonkon Torp clients. Separate from his work with Tonkon Torp, Kardon's consulting firm, Grant Park Strategies LLC, will provide political services to Senator Ron Wyden's reelection campaign and other clients.

The 2010 special session of the Oregon Legislature began this week, and the House Revenue Committee wasted no time in holding a hearing on proposed revisions to the Business Energy Tax Credit ("BETC") that is available to projects in the conservation and recycling, renewable energy generation, and renewable energy manufacturing sectors.