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February 12, 2026

Ask the expert: Thinking about your home air quality

Because we spend so much time in our homes, indoor air quality can have a significant…

See what our expert has to say
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February 6, 2026

Kachka’s recipe for energy savings

At Kachka, the food on the table carries more than flavor. For owner and chef Bonnie…

Read more about Kachka
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January 28, 2026

How to choose the right contractor for your energy project

For projects like home renovations, commercial building upgrades or even a new solar installation, the contractor…

Read more to pick the right contractor with confidence
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January 27, 2026

Changemaker Nico Larco champions livable cities with a holistic framework for sustainable development

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

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January 26, 2026

Molalla pool facility unlocks energy savings with an unexpected controls project

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As the only facility of its kind in the area, the Molalla Aquatic Center is always…

Read how small changes can lead to big savings
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January 26, 2026

Cream Northwest scoops up sustainable savings with solar

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Tariffs and weather impacts on coffee and cocoa beans, fluctuating dairy prices and rising utility bills…

Read how solar makes sense for small ice cream business
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January 16, 2026

Small grants awarded to serve customers with clean energy solutions

In November 2025, Energy Trust of Oregon awarded its fifth round of Working Together Grants to 14 organizations. This…

Learn more about the grants
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January 16, 2026

Energy Trust of Oregon supports public school districts complying with the state’s ban on certain fluorescent lighting

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Energy Trust partners with school districts across Oregon on energy-saving projects to reduce their energy use…

Read more about Oregon's ban on certain fluorescent lighting
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January 16, 2026

Saving energy and money: How Umatilla School District is making a difference in their classrooms with Energy Trust of Oregon

A rural school district which used to have to cancel school when the heating went out…

Learn how Umatilla School District is saving energy and money
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January 14, 2026

Pacific Power Wattsmart® lowers cost for solar + storage

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Pacific Power customers can now stack Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives with Pacific Power’s Wattsmart…

Read more about Pacific Power’s Wattsmart Battery Program incentives

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