Iberdrola laying off 25 in Portland

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Officials at Iberdrola Renewables said Tuesday that the company would lay off 50 employees in the U.S., including 25 at its headquarters in Portland. Citing a weak market driven by low energy prices, a poor economy and regulatory uncertainty, the company said in a statement that it will focus on operations rather than any new renewable energy projects in 2012. "We're a strong company with a solid balance sheet, positive cash flow and no real debt – we’re here for the long-term," said Jan...