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January 27, 2026

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

A middle-aged person with long, slicked-back gray hair and a beard stands outdoors on a sunny city street. They wear a gray suit jacket over a light blue dress shirt, gazing confidently ahead. Behind them, leafy green trees, a traffic light, and a mix of commercial and residential buildings line the urban backdrop. The lighting is bright and natural, suggesting midday.

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

Read more about Nico Larco
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January 26, 2026

Molalla pool facility unlocks energy savings with an unexpected controls project

Exterior view of the Molalla Aquatic Center on a clear day, featuring a modern building with large glass windows, a stone facade, and a flat roof with extended eaves. The entrance is framed by vibrant landscaping with yellow and red flowers and a stone pathway, set against a backdrop of tall trees and blue sky.

Photos courtesy of Molalla Aquatic Center As the only facility of its kind in the area,…

Read how small changes can lead to big savings.
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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

School hallway display featuring student artwork and writing assignments mounted on a wall. Each piece includes a yellow paper light bulb with a student's name and a letter addressed to a favorite color, expressing affection and a plea for the color not to disappear. The display is bordered with a decorative light bulb trim, emphasizing creativity and bright ideas.

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

Photos courtesy of Umatilla School District A rural school district which used to have to cancel…

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

A woman stands outdoors beside a gray wall with a mounted utility device, smiling and gesturing toward it with one hand while holding a smartphone in the other. She wears sunglasses and a patterned sleeveless dress. The background includes a wooden fence, green plants, and a hose reel, suggesting a backyard or garden setting.

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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January 7, 2026

2026 Existing Buildings incentive updates

Interior of Tamale Boy restaurant with an open kitchen and stainless steel shelves. A staff member stands behind the counter, facing a person in front. Above them, a bold illuminated sign reads “TAMALE BOY,” flanked by icons of an ear of corn, tamale, mask, and heart. The space is clean, modern, and welcoming.

2026 is bringing new opportunities for businesses across Oregon and Southwest Washington. With incentive updates and…

Read about 2026 incentive updates for businesses.
Featured
December 17, 2025

A fresh spin on clean clothes and energy savings

A person wearing a white sweater and wristband loads a pink garment into a front-loading washing machine. The open machine door reveals the drum, and a laundry basket filled with colorful clothes, including green and striped items, sits nearby.

Sunshine Laundry has been serving people in Southwest Washington since the early 1970s. When owner Peter…

Read more about ozone laundry systems.
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December 2, 2025

Changemaker Jackie Santa Lucia advances equity by investing in social justice and climate solutions in the built environment

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

Read more about Jackie Santa Lucia
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December 1, 2025

Old steam traps out, new savings in for Western Oregon University

Photos courtesy of Western Oregon University While students are away on summer break, Western Oregon University’s…

Read how steam trap repairs pay off
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November 19, 2025

Powering the future of farming: Rusted Gate Farm’s path to net-zero

A modern municipal building labeled "Rusted City Hall" with beige walls, dark trim, and a tall glass-paneled section reflecting the surroundings. Solar panels line the roof, and young landscaping plants border a paved walkway leading to the entrance. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting a clean, well-maintained environment.

In Oregon's Rogue River Valley, Rusted Gate Farm is far more than a typical agricultural operation.…

Read more about Rusted Gate Farm

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  • Changemaker Nico Larco champions livable cities with a holistic framework for sustainable development (Commercial)
  • Molalla pool facility unlocks energy savings with an unexpected controls project (Commercial)
  • Energy Trust of Oregon supports public school districts complying with the state’s ban on certain fluorescent lighting (Our News, Commercial)
  • Saving energy and money: How Umatilla School District is making a difference in their classrooms with Energy Trust (Commercial)
  • Pacific Power Wattsmart lowers cost for solar + storage (Our News, Industry + Ag, Commercial, Renewable Energy, Residential)

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