It’s our nature to thrive.
One of the key aspects of the Port’s mission is to stimulate economic development within the Camas-Washougal area. One way this is accomplished is by providing local businesses a location to grow and thrive. The Port maintains property throughout the area for various industries, which aid in the continued success of the community.
Community Solar Project
Clark Public Utilities’ newest community solar project offers benefits and participation opportunities to all utility customers. This summer, a 799 kilowatt capacity solar array is being built across the rooftops of five buildings owned by the Port of Camas-Washougal. Community Solar East is expected to begin generating solar energy by January 2024.
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NocTel doesn’t just provide internet or phone systems-they connect the disconnected, Whether It’s delivering high-speed Internet to homes, creating phone systems that businesses can actually manage, or building smart safety tools for schools, every part of their work follows the same principle: take today’s overcomplicated technology and turn It Into something simple, unified, and quietly dependable.
HISTORY OF NOCTEL
NocTel was dreamt up in 2005, when Cory Schruth was working In broadcasting. He saw a need for an easy-to-use phone system with a web Interface that allowed the client to make changes themselves. And the more you hear his story, the more that the Innovation and need for connection shine through everything the NocTel touches.
MOVING TO THE PORT
“I’ve been eyeing this building for years.” says Cory “I ended up coming and knocking on the door one day,” The Business had grown. The fiber Internet division of NocTel was Increasing rapidly, and they had already outgrown their two current locations.
INNOVATION AND BEYOND
NocTel Now Is the newest design project from the team.
“There is so much data out there that you can collect and turn into really cool stuff.”
lOT (Internet of Things) systems connect physical devices to sensors to feed us information. A good example Is a keg scale to notify a restaurant when it’s running low. This same sensor has a higher purpose: To bring school safety into the modern era. You can learn more at NocTelNow.com.
IN THE COMMUNITY
During COVID, the NocTel Fiber team worked as quickly as they could to prioritize high-speed Internet to Washougal and Camas teachers and students, With the world headed online for everything, prioritizing education was a no-brainer for their team.
NocTel also has adopted the park near Reflection Plaza and prides itself on being Involved In many Washougal events.
