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August 27, 2024

New smart thermostat and HVAC equipment helped rural business owners improve restaurant comfort

The owners of The Dirty Cowgirl food truck made the jump to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in…

More on the new equipment
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August 22, 2024

Evergreen Public Schools teaches a lesson in energy efficiency

Evergreen Public Schools have been educating kids in Washington’s Clark County since 1945. With almost 80…

Read more about Evergreen Public Schools
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August 19, 2024

Turn down energy costs, turn up temperature control

Commercial smart thermostats help business owners spend less on energy by giving them increased control over…

Learn more about smart thermostats for your business
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August 14, 2024

Changemaker Gustavo Vela-Moreno considers mentorship a responsibility that can amplify diverse voices and sustainable design

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. Gustavo Vela-Moreno grew…

Read more about changemaker Gustavo Vela-Moreno
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June 25, 2024

Changemaker Briana Manfrass’s commitment to community fuels her evidence-based design work in built environments

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. As Managing Principal…

More about evidence-based design work
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June 18, 2024

New insulation helped High Score Arcade level up

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In the small town of Molalla, Oregon, Corinne and Kurt Thomas founded High Score Arcade. Growing…

More about how insulation helped an Oregon arcade
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June 12, 2024

Hood River Hotel goes full steam ahead with fully-funded efficiency upgrade

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Hood River Hotel’s boiler issues made it difficult to provide consistent heat for guests and employees…

Learn more about Hood River Hotel's upgrades
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May 28, 2024

Phoenix opens new, energy efficient public safety building following 2020 wildfire

Photo by Jesi B. Photography The City of Phoenix has opened a new 20,000-square-foot government building…

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May 21, 2024

Coos Bay family lowers carbon footprint for their home and brewery

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Carmen Matthews and Annie Pollard have high standards when it comes to sustainable living. So much…

More on the Coos Bay family
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May 15, 2024

Changemaker Andrea Caudill is challenging business as usual to make it more sustainable and climate resilient

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. In her role…

Learn about Andrea Caudill

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