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September 3, 2025

Lake Oswego’s new aquatics center shows commitment to sustainable design and community health

Indoor swimming pool facility with multiple lanes separated by blue and white dividers. Yellow and blue triangular flags hang above the pool. Swimmers are in the water, and others stand or walk along the pool deck. The space is brightly lit with white ceiling panels and large windows. A mural with abstract shapes and a stylized figure decorates the far wall. Starting blocks at each lane suggest competitive use.

The all-new Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC), which opened in June 2025, is a…

Read about the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center
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August 27, 2025

Changemaker Reilly Loveland helps build school energy systems that benefit both people and the planet

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

Learn more about Reilly
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August 26, 2025

Solar + storage helps Sharp’s Tarps cover bigger energy load

A man wearing glasses and a gray shirt stands smiling beside a building with a large array of solar panels covering most of its roof. The solar panels are arranged in neat rows. Trees and other buildings are visible in the background, suggesting a suburban or semi-urban setting. The image emphasizes renewable energy and sustainable development.

Solar power paired with battery storage is giving Sharp’s Tarps Ltd., a truck tarp manufacturer headquartered…

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August 25, 2025

How Medford School District turned roof repairs into year-round energy savings

Jacksonville Elementary School has been a familiar fixture in the Medford School District since 1954, a…

Learn more about the school district’s upgrades
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August 13, 2025

From drafty to efficient: How Umpqua Homes modernized their HVAC system

Umpqua Homes, Inc. (UHI) is a Douglas County-based nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental…

Learn how Umpqua Homes improved comfort while cutting costs
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June 24, 2025

Changemaker EJ Del Rosario takes nothing for granted and stays curious as he embarks on a career in architecture

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

Read more about changemaker EJ Del Rosario
Featured
June 20, 2025

Clackamas County’s new courthouse sets a higher standard for energy efficiency

Clackamas County unveiled its new courthouse, a project years in the making. Designed to meet the…

Learn more about Clackamas County's new courthouse
Featured
June 2, 2025

Energy-efficient smart thermostats help arts organization manage costs and comfort

Local teens participating in an after-school pottery class.

Community members and visitors alike visit the Pendleton Center for the Arts (PCA) to broaden their…

Read more about the Pendleton Center for the Arts
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May 26, 2025

Changemaker Kate Vance focuses on community engagement and green building to ensure Multnomah County library renovations serve residents

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

Read more about Kate Vance
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May 20, 2025

Custom projects made easy: How to uncover energy savings in any project

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Not every energy-saving project fits neatly into a standard incentive offering. That’s where custom incentives come…

Read more about applying for custom incentives

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  • Lake Oswego’s new aquatics center shows commitment to sustainable design and community health (Commercial)
  • Changemaker Reilly Loveland helps build school energy systems that benefit both people and the planet (Commercial)
  • Solar + storage helps Sharp’s Tarps cover bigger energy load (Commercial, Renewable Energy)
  • How Medford School District turned roof repairs into year-round energy savings (Commercial)
  • From drafty to efficient: How Umpqua Homes modernized their HVAC system (Commercial)

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