In September, Energy Trust’s board of directors took their meeting to Central Oregon to learn how…
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October 27, 2025
Board tours highlight clean energy in Central Oregon
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October 22, 2025
Celebrating Albina One: a new model for affordable energy and sustainable housing
In September, Energy Trust joined the Albina Vision Trust Block Party to celebrate the grand opening…
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October 20, 2025
InterMountain ESD saves energy and improves comfort
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) provides special education, instructional support, technology and administrative resources to…
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October 17, 2025
Green on the screen: LAIKA Studios’ energy efficiency transformation
At LAIKA Studios, renowned for iconic films like Coraline, ParaNorman, and Kubo and the Two Strings,…
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October 17, 2025
Meet the dry cleaners who are saving energy thanks to simple equipment upgrades
Steam traps are the backbone of dry-cleaning businesses. When working properly, they help keep operations efficient.…
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October 8, 2025
Jam on Hawthorne boosts comfort and cuts costs with kitchen upgrade
Jam on Hawthorne has been waking up Portland with eggs, coffee and brunch since 2002. Tucked…
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October 8, 2025
Learn how La Plaza Esperanza’s design principles incorporate community-centered and culturally specific programming
Energy Trust’s new on-demand training offers a deep dive into La Plaza Esperanza, Latino Network’s new…
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October 2, 2025
Changemaker Rachel Maas works towards ambitious energy efficiency goals in service of Oregon’s most vulnerable residents.
This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect…
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October 1, 2025
Energy-efficiency takes center stage at Helium Comedy Club
For more than 15 years, Helium Comedy Club has been filling Portland with laughter. Since opening…
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September 30, 2025
Cattle ranch rounds up energy cost savings on irrigation improvements
For John and Marlene Bles, cattle ranching has been a “retirement occupation” for the last 20…
Read more about energy saving irrigation improvements on Bles Ranch