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July 10, 2026

How Portland’s historic Galleria was transformed into a Future Ready Building™

Portland’s historic Galleria, a 115-year-old building, offers an inspiring example of how buildings can be modernized…

More about how the Galleria was transformed
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July 8, 2026

Jefferson County tour highlights how manufacturers and farms can cut costs with energy efficiency

The Made in Jefferson County Tour included a stop at Poland Organic Dairy. Energy Trust of…

Read more about Energy Trust's Made in Jefferson County tour
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July 7, 2026

Doubling down on comfort: How an incentive helped one family get twice the insulation

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When Garry and Heather Egan set out to buy a home, their budget kept falling short.…

Read more about residential energy savings
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July 2, 2026

Preserving the past while managing energy costs

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Historic buildings hold a special place in Oregon communities. They connect people to local history and…

Learn more about managing energy costs in historic buildings
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July 2, 2026

Community Partner Network launches, supporting greater impact for underserved communities

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In June, Energy Trust of Oregon launched the Community Partner Network, a centralized pathway to connect…

Read more about our Community Partner Network
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June 26, 2026

Preparing for wildfires: How solar + storage makes your home resilient

“A set of rectangular solar panels installed on a brown?shingled roof, arranged in angled rows beneath a cloudy sky. A tree canopy is visible behind the house.”

As drought conditions increase wildfire risk across Oregon, more homeowners and businesses are looking at pairing…

Learn more about energy resiliency
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June 23, 2026

Energy savings help The Fold keep community at its center

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After graduating from seminary, Missy Getsinger, now a Free Methodist pastor, began walking the neighborhoods of…

Read more about how The Fold is saving energy and money.
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June 18, 2026

Multifamily heat pump upgrades deliver comfort, savings and incentives

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Comfort is one of the most important factors residents consider when choosing where to live. For…

Learn more about heat pump upgrades
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June 17, 2026

Flavor and efficiency: Amy’s Kitchen and Energy Trust of Oregon partner for practical energy savings

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 Amy’s Kitchen teamed up with Energy Trust of Oregon to boost efficiency and reduce waste at…

Read more about how Amy’s Kitchen teamed up with Energy Trust of Oregon to boost efficiency and reduce waste at its Medford facility
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June 15, 2026

Changemaker Summer Fowler shows us that small businesses can make a big impact in sustainable design

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

Learn more about Summer Fowler

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