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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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November 18, 2025

Ray’s Food Place finds energy-saving wins in everyday operations

C&K Market, Inc., is a small independent grocery retailer based in Medford, Oregon. Their flagship retail…

Read more about Ray's Food Place
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November 3, 2025

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington turn energy savings into support for local youth

Built in the 1950s, the building that once housed Hazel Dell Elementary was later transformed into…

Read more about their roof insulation upgrade
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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…

Discover how IMESD turned a costly problem into a comfortable solution
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October 17, 2025

Green on the screen: LAIKA Studios’ energy efficiency transformation

A man in a studio adjusts two detailed stop-motion puppets. He wears a backward black cap, glasses, and a dark long-sleeve shirt. One puppet resembles Coraline, dressed in a yellow raincoat and blue hat; the other has curly brown hair and a dark outfit, standing on a circular base. Studio lights and equipment are visible in the background.

At LAIKA Studios, renowned for iconic films like Coraline, ParaNorman, and Kubo and the Two Strings,…

Learn more about LAIKA’s journey
Featured
October 17, 2025

Meet the dry cleaners who are saving energy thanks to simple equipment upgrades

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Steam traps are the backbone of dry-cleaning businesses. When working properly, they help keep operations efficient.…

See how two local dry-cleaning businesses are saving
Featured
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…

Read more about restaurant energy savings.
Featured
October 8, 2025

Learn how La Plaza Esperanza’s design principles incorporate community-centered and culturally specific programming

A modern eco-friendly building with a sloped roof covered in solar panels. The exterior features vertical wooden slats with geometric accents and large glass windows. Landscaped garden beds with young trees and shrubs line the paved sidewalk, and a small parking area is visible. Tall evergreen trees surround the site, emphasizing its natural setting.

Energy Trust of Oregon’s new on-demand training offers a deep dive into La Plaza Esperanza, Latino…

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Featured
October 2, 2025

Changemaker Rachel Maas works towards ambitious energy efficiency goals in service of Oregon’s most vulnerable residents.

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

Read more about Rachel Maas
Featured
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…

Read more about how Helium Comedy Club is saving energy

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  • Ray’s Food Place finds energy-saving wins in everyday operations (Commercial)
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