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November 10, 2016

Washington High School goes back to the future

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Washington High School became the first school on Portland’s eastside in 1867 when a small schoolhouse…

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August 15, 2016

Prineville’s IronHorse Lodge raises the bar for energy-efficient affordable housing

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For Rob Roy and Pacific Crest Affordable Housing, IronHorse Lodge is a triumphant step on the…

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August 15, 2016

Montgomery Park aims to celebrate 100 with a perfect 100

Image on left showing Montgomery Park as it was in 1920 and image on right showing Montgomery Park as it was in 2016.

Montgomery Park is the second largest office building in Portland, Oregon, and working toward a first—an…

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August 15, 2016

Medford School District earns an A+ in savings thanks to Strategic Energy Management

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Recognizing that capital improvements represent only part of its energy-saving potential, Medford School District enrolled in…

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July 18, 2016

Benefits of exterior LED lighting

Benefits of exterior led lighting: increased visibity: LED's direct light where it is needed and distribute it evenly, increases employee and customer safety. 60-70% energy savings.

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May 23, 2016

The Smart Energy Analytics Campaign helps commercial businesses uncover energy-saving opportunities

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Commercial buildings are full of hidden energy savings that can be uncovered with the right analysis.…

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May 23, 2016

Energy Trust commercial business customers saved big in 2015

Commercial business savings graphic. 179 million annual kWh saved, 2.48 million annual therms of natural gas savings. total energy savings equaled 17,500 cars off the road

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May 13, 2016

Bike shop gears up for savings with LEDs

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Just in time for the national Bike More Challenge, Portland’s Cyclepath bike shop installed LED lighting…

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May 12, 2016

Oregon’s Community Colleges make the grade with energy efficiency

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Community colleges throughout Oregon are reducing energy costs and generating clean, renewable power. By working with…

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April 6, 2016

Big savings for small-town grocery store

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How did owners of Jacksonville’s Ruch Country Store reduce energy costs, enhance the store’s appearance and…

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