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May 28, 2026

Oregon’s first floating solar project helps lower energy costs for Jackson County families

A first-of-its-kind solar project in Southern Oregon is helping lower energy costs for local families and…

Read more about Oregon’s first floating solar project
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May 7, 2026

Changemaker Mia Hocking turns a lifetime of environmental curiosity into energy savings for Hillsboro schools

A person stands indoors in front of a beige couch with striped pillows. Behind them hangs a large abstract painting with bold red, orange, black, and blue shapes. A wooden shelf with books is on the left, and a lamp with a patterned shade and blue base is on the right.

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

Read more about changemaker Mia Hocking
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April 16, 2026

Astoria Aquatic Center dives into energy savings

The Astoria Aquatic Center has been a cornerstone for recreation and community in Astoria for nearly…

Read more about how the Astoria Aquatic Center is making energy-efficiency a priority
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April 13, 2026

Powering progress in Southwest Washington

Through a partnership with NW Natural, Energy Trust of Oregon works alongside Clark Public Utilities to…

Read more about saving energy and money with SEM
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April 8, 2026

Guest comfort meets efficiency at Campfire Hotel

A person in a dark hoodie reading “Campfire Hotel – Bend, Oregon” stands outside a building with a yellow door and wooden railing. They wear a gray cap and have tattooed arms, with a parking area and trees behind them.

Originally built in the 1970s, with an expansion added in the 1980s, the 100-room Campfire Hotel…

READ MORE ABOUT CAMPFIRE HOTEL’S UPGRADES
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April 1, 2026

Start saving energy with low-cost retrocommissioning and O&M solutions

Saving energy doesn’t always require investing in new equipment. Retrocommissioning and operations and maintenance (O&M) projects…

Learn how Energy Trust can help you get started
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March 31, 2026

Changemaker Oscar Arana’s lived experience drives his climate resilience work with indigenous communities

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

Read more about Changemaker Oscar Arana
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March 25, 2026

Across Warm Springs, lighting upgrades are delivering energy savings for Tribal businesses

At High Lookee Lodge, fluorescent lights used to cast long shadows down the halls. Now, bright…

Read more about High Lookee Lodge
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March 12, 2026

Oregon’s Building Performance Standard: What building owners need to know and how Energy Trust can help

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Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is a state law designed to reduce energy use in large…

Read more about meeting BPS requirements
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March 5, 2026

Energy Management in action at KGW Studios

As a television news director and producer for decades, Michael Ruchti made sure everything ran smoothly…

Read more about how KGW saved energy with SEM

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