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August 14, 2026

Energy Trust’s Kathleen Belkhayat receives ACEEE Champions of Energy Efficiency in Buildings Award 

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Energy Trust of Oregon is excited to share that its own Kathleen Belkhayat has received the 2026 Champions…

Read more about Kathleen Belkhayat's recent ACEEE award
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August 3, 2026

Stewardship meets energy efficiency at Mount Angel Abbey

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Nestled in the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, Mount Angel Abbey is a Benedictine community…

Read more about Mount Angel Abbey’s HVAC upgrade
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July 30, 2026

Too much for assistance, not enough to self-fund: Closing the energy gap for one Gladstone homeowner

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Laura Scholtka spent her career as an insurance claims adjuster before retiring early in 2012. These…

Learn how energy upgrades can improve comfort and lower bills.
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July 27, 2026

New tool makes it easier to track incentive application status

On July 31, Energy Trust of Oregon launched a new online application status tool to provide…

Read more about Energy Trust's new application status too
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July 23, 2026

Local favorites Lardo and Grassa serve up energy savings

For Portland diners, the names Lardo and Grassa are more than familiar. They’re local favorites. Lardo…

Read more about energy savings at Lardo and Grassa
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July 22, 2026

Tips for wildfire season

As wildfire season continues across Oregon, prolonged drought and extreme summer heat are increasing the risk…

Read more about staying safe during wildfire season
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July 22, 2026

Aloha High School upgrades deliver major energy savings

Matt Lichtenfels’ work for Beaverton School District is a bit like detective work. As the district’s…

Read the full story about Aloha High School’s energy-saving upgrades
Featured
July 20, 2026

Six months in, the Olsens are already seeing solar savings

This is the second installment in a year-long series where we are following one family’s solar…

Learn how much they are saving
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July 16, 2026

For Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, energy upgrades are a perfect fit

For Emily Bostian, owner of Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, a clothing consignment store in Beaverton, Oregon, sustainability…

Read more about Jolliffe’s energy savings.
Featured
July 16, 2026

Energy Trust connects with community at Good in The Hood

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Energy Trust of Oregon was a proud sponsor and participant in this year's Good in the…

Learn more about Energy Trust's community outreach efforts

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