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December 21, 2021

Ice cream sandwich maker Ruby Jewel’s freezer upgrade makes ‘night and day’ difference

Ruby Jewel headquarters in NE Portland. Photo by Jason Quigley for Energy Trsut of Oregon.

When your signature product depends on super-premium ice cream, consistency is critical. Any change to the…

Ice cream sandwich maker Ruby Jewel’s freezer upgrade makes ‘night and day’ difference
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December 21, 2021

Historic Eisenschmidt Pool fills St. Helens community needs for over 80 years

Swimming pool

The town of St. Helens is located directly on the banks of the Columbia River. However…

Learn more about the historic Eisenschmidt Pool
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December 1, 2021

Heating system upgrade makes a world of difference for Prineville bike shop

After installing an energy-efficient heat pump, Good Bike Co.’s owner said he wished he’d done it…

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December 1, 2021

Meyer Memorial Trust’s new headquarters embodies organizational values of sustainability and equity

Modern building

When Meyer Memorial Trust decided to build a new headquarters, the Oregon foundation wanted to create…

Read more about Meyer's sustainable and equity-centered design
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November 9, 2021

Columbia Gorge Confections proves sustainability can be sweet

Jessica Wright can’t help but think about the impact her business has on the environment—now and…

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November 3, 2021

Hip, affordable Lolo Pass Hotel brings style and sustainability to Portland’s eastside

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When sisters Lauren and Lee Gonzalez decided to open Lolo Pass Hotel on Portland’s east side,…

More on Lolo Pass Hotel's sustainability efforts
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November 2, 2021

Baker County Library overcomes challenges, leads by example with energy efficiency

outside of library with a stream

Ed Adamson, a facilities specialist with the Baker County Library, views the library as a valuable…

More on Baker County Public Library
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November 1, 2021

Changemaker: Alison Kwok helps fill the gaps in architectural education

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices.   Alison Kwok is…

More on Alison Kwok
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October 8, 2021

How to optimize energy use at your business

Historic Energy Consumption by Industry

Commercial buildings are diverse in both appearance and end use. Buildings range from the tiny dry…

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October 4, 2021

Join the People’s Ecochallenge and support social change at your business

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Many people and organizations are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the planet and…

More on the People’s Ecochallenge

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