Portland is getting another storage facility, and you’re probably thinking, “just what America needs…more mini storage,” but in this case, hell yes! The proposed Portland City Storage facility will likely be the most energy efficient storage facility in the world, if the plans come to fruition. Designed to house large-ticket like boats, cars, and PODS, the 22-story facility will be built on just 3 acres of land — a tenth of what most storage facilities need — and will utilize 175,000 square feet of solar panels, producing a surplus of energy which will be sold to the local energy company; also planned for the facility is a rainwater collection system on the roof to supplement city water supplies.

In addition to its green design, plans are in the works for bike paths and walkways to connect Portland’s nearby neighborhoods to the downtown area. The question remains as to how Portlanders will react to what may be considered an eye-sore, although it really isn’t any worse than a tall office building…because if anyone can get behind a green cause, it’s Portland.