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March 12, 2026

Oregon’s Building Performance Standard: What building owners need to know and how Energy Trust can help

A two?story roadside motel called “Myrtle Trees Motel” sits among tall, leafy trees and landscaped shrubs. The building has a wooden balcony on the upper level and a stone façade on the lower level. A large sign out front reads “Myrtle Trees Motel,” with smaller signs for “No Vacancy,” “Clean Rooms & Scenic Views,” and “AAA Approved.” Several parked cars line the front of the building, and the sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue.

Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is a state law designed to reduce energy use in large…

Read more about meeting BPS requirements
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March 11, 2026

To go solar safely, beware of scams and lease terms

A residential house with a shingled roof fitted with twelve solar panels arranged in three rows of four. The home is surrounded by trees with orange and yellow autumn foliage, and the panels are angled to capture sunlight.

Installing solar is still a smart move in 2026, but it pays to check our consumer…

Read more about how to protect yourself from solar scams
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March 5, 2026

Energy Management in action at KGW Studios

As a television news director and producer for decades, Michael Ruchti made sure everything ran smoothly…

Read more about how KGW saved energy with SEM
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March 3, 2026

Sixth & Main brings savings and comfort to its tenants

Sixth & Main is a 23-story LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Existing Buildings)…

Read more about Sixth & Main’s energy savings.
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February 26, 2026

What’s it like to go solar? Follow the Olsen family’s experience

This is the first installment in a year-long series that will follow one family’s solar journey.…

Read more about the family's experience
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February 26, 2026

Ask the expert: Save energy and money with a smart thermostat

With rising heating and cooling costs, many people are looking for ways to make their homes…

See what our expert has to say
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February 24, 2026

Changemaker Heather DeGrella is rooted in the architecture of nature, helping design buildings that honor people, planet, and place

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This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect…

Read more about Heather DeGrella's journey into sustainable design
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February 23, 2026

Energy Trust of Oregon Board of Directors elects officers for 2026

At its Feb. 4 meeting, Energy Trust’s Board of Directors elected new 2026 officers. With each…

Read more about Energy Trust’s 2026 Board leadership
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February 23, 2026

2026 incentives: Easier ways to save energy and money

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In 2026, Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives continue to support industrial and agriculture businesses looking…

Read more about expanded and new industrial and agriculture incentives
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February 20, 2026

Growing nonprofit builds new workforce, while helping families save

A first-of-its-kind training center is preparing more people for high-demand careers in energy efficiency—careers that help…

Read more about a nonprofit-led energy workforce training

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