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January 16, 2026

Small grants awarded to serve customers with clean energy solutions

In November 2025, Energy Trust awarded its fifth round of Working Together Grants to 14 organizations. This is a competitive grant opportunity with funding up…

Learn more about the grants
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January 16, 2026

Energy Trust of Oregon supports public school districts complying with the state’s ban on certain fluorescent lighting

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Energy Trust partners with school districts across Oregon on energy-saving projects to reduce their energy use…

Read more about Oregon's ban on certain fluorescent lighting
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January 14, 2026

Pacific Power Wattsmart lowers cost for solar + storage

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Pacific Power customers can now stack Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives with Pacific Power’s Wattsmart®…

Read more about Pacific Power’s Wattsmart® Battery Program incentives
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December 18, 2025

Five energy myths that could be costing you extra

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Every household has its own habits when it comes to energy-saving methods, but not all of…

Read more for information about common energy saving myths
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December 18, 2025

Energy Trust evaluations and research support continuous improvement

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One way Energy Trust works to improve our programs and better serve customers is through ongoing evaluations and research…

Read about how evaluation shapes Energy Trust program design
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December 17, 2025

The Oregon Department of Energy releases new Oregon Energy Strategy

With the release of the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)’s new Oregon Energy Strategy, the state…

Read more about the new Oregon Energy Strategy
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December 15, 2025

Energy Trust board adopts 2026-2030 Multiyear Plan

Energy Trust’s newly adopted 2026-2030 Multiyear Plan will result in more energy savings and generation and help more…

Read more about our Multiyear Plan
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December 3, 2025

Last chance to stack federal tax credits with local incentives for home energy upgrades

The clock is ticking for Oregonians to take advantage of stacked savings on home energy upgrades.…

Learn more about available home energy upgrades
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November 19, 2025

Annual Trade Ally Forums draw hundreds of local contractors across Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon held its 2025 in-person Trade Ally Forums last month in Bend, Medford…

Read more for highlights from our annual Trade Ally Forums
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November 18, 2025

Meet Energy Trust’s outreach managers

Energy Trust’s outreach team connects customers across Oregon with services and incentives and builds partnerships within…

Learn more about our outreach managers

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