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August 3, 2026

Stewardship meets energy efficiency at Mount Angel Abbey

A three-story brick institutional building stands at the end of a landscaped walkway on a clear, sunny day. The symmetrical building features a red tile roof, rows of large windows, and an arched main entrance centered on the façade. Shrubs, flowering plants, and mature trees line the path leading to the entrance, with neatly maintained lawns on either side. The image highlights the building's historic architectural style and well-kept campus setting under a bright blue sky.

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, Mount Angel Abbey is a Benedictine community…

READ MORE ABOUT MOUNT ANGEL ABBEY’S HVAC UPGRADE
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July 23, 2026

Local favorites Lardo and Grassa serve up energy savings

For Portland diners, the names Lardo and Grassa are more than familiar. They’re local favorites. Lardo…

Read more about energy savings at Lardo and Grassa
Featured
July 22, 2026

Aloha High School upgrades deliver major energy savings

Matt Lichtenfels’ work for Beaverton School District is a bit like detective work. As the district’s…

Read the full story about Aloha High School’s energy-saving upgrades
Featured
July 16, 2026

For Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, energy upgrades are a perfect fit

For Emily Bostian, owner of Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, a clothing consignment store in Beaverton, Oregon, sustainability…

Read more about Jolliffe’s energy savings.
Featured
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
Featured
July 2, 2026

Preserving the past while managing energy costs

A historic arts center building with tall columns, arched windows, and a green roof. A staircase leads to the entrance, where a sign advertises arts, crafts, and gifts. A sculpted horse head stands near the bottom of the steps.

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
Featured
June 23, 2026

Energy savings help The Fold keep community at its center

A single?story white?brick laundromat with large front windows showing washers and dryers inside. Two signs display the name “The Fold Laundromat,” one on the building and one elevated above it with the tagline “All Welcome, Always.” Two black benches and a hanging flower basket sit near the entrance under a mostly clear sky.

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.
Featured
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
Featured
June 3, 2026

adidas boosts efficiency at Portland headquarters

adidas North America’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, sits on a campus with a long history. Today,…

Read more about energy savings at adidas
Featured
May 29, 2026

The Oregon Lottery wins big with energy-saving upgrades

At Oregon Lottery’s Salem headquarters, energy efficiency plays an important role in keeping daily operations running…

Read more about the Oregon Lottery’s energy-saving project

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  • Stewardship meets energy efficiency at Mount Angel Abbey (Commercial)
  • Local favorites Lardo and Grassa serve up energy savings (Commercial)
  • Aloha High School upgrades deliver major energy savings (Commercial)
  • For Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, energy upgrades are a perfect fit (Commercial)
  • How Portland’s historic Galleria was transformed into a Future Ready Building™ (Commercial)

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