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April 19, 2024

Oregon among first to apply for new federal home energy rebates

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Oregon is one step closer to receiving significant federal resources to make homes more energy-efficient and…

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April 18, 2024

Irrigation incentives help Oregon farmers save water and lower costs

For farmers all over Oregon, water is essential to their business. Using it efficiently is a…

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April 15, 2024

Roundtable with U.S. Rep. Salinas, USDA officials focuses on rural energy, resilience needs

From left: USDA’s Margi Hoffman, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and USDA’s Andrew Berke attend the April…

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April 15, 2024

Put the freeze on energy waste: Smith Frozen Foods’ sustainability journey

Smiths has completed 37 energy efficiency projects within the last 10 years. Their incentivized capital projects…

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April 8, 2024

Changemaker and builder Karen Rugg loves a challenge that makes her part of the solution

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. Karen Rugg’s longtime…

Read more about how Karen Rugg adds sustainable practices to commercial construction
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April 6, 2024

From chilly to cozy: How one condo owner slashed energy bills

Sylvia Sanchez, the property owner of a condominium in Portland, acquired her residence in 2014 and…

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March 25, 2024

Study highlights gaps in Oregon’s cooling access

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Following the deadly heatwave in the summer of 2021 – during which over 100 Oregonians died…

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March 19, 2024

Trade ally helps cut lighting costs for Eastern Oregon small businesses

This year in Eastern Oregon, Energy Trust of Oregon lighting trade ally Blue Mountain Electric has…

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March 12, 2024

Claim new home energy tax credits to maximize savings

Claim New Home Energy Tax Credits to Maximize Savings

Federal tax credits created through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help people make their homes…

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March 7, 2024

How to avoid solar scams that overpromise, underdeliver

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Oregon has a thriving solar industry. High customer interest, driven in part by financial incentives and…

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