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March 24, 2026

Is a heat pump right for your home? Why professional installation could be your safest bet

An adult wearing a plaid shirt holds a smiling young child who is also dressed in plaid and clutching a stuffed animal. They stand indoors near a window with gray curtains, and a white wall?mounted air?conditioning unit is visible behind them. The scene feels warm and domestic.

In Oregon and across the country, more people are installing heat pumps to lower energy costs…

Learn more about heat pumps
Featured
March 24, 2026

A warm, safe and affordable home: Sherie and Jerald’s story in Sandy

Two people stand on a concrete path in front of a white house with horizontal siding. One wears a black long?sleeve shirt and red plaid pants; the other wears a dark gray shirt, blue jeans, and a medical boot with a leg brace on the right leg. A black cat walks along the path to the left. Behind them are small landscaped garden beds with mulch, rocks, and shrubs, a black front door with a decorative star on the wall, and two windows.

After nearly 20 years in their home in Sandy, Sherie and her husband Jerald had grown…

Read more about the Graff family
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March 24, 2026

Why weatherization is the first step you should take to enhance your home’s energy efficiency

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Before investing in big-ticket items like heating and cooling systems, it’s smart to make sure your…

Read more about why it's important to weatherize
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February 23, 2026

Energy Trust of Oregon Board of Directors elects officers for 2026

At its Feb. 4 meeting, Energy Trust’s Board of Directors elected new 2026 officers. With each…

Read more about Energy Trust’s 2026 Board leadership
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February 20, 2026

Growing nonprofit builds new workforce, while helping families save

A first-of-its-kind training center is preparing more people for high-demand careers in energy efficiency—careers that help…

Read more about a nonprofit-led energy workforce training
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January 28, 2026

How to choose the right contractor for your energy project

For projects like home renovations, commercial building upgrades or even a new solar installation, the contractor…

Read more to pick the right contractor with confidence
Featured
January 16, 2026

Small grants awarded to serve customers with clean energy solutions

In November 2025, Energy Trust of Oregon awarded its fifth round of Working Together Grants to 14 organizations. This…

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
Featured
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
Featured
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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  • Is a heat pump right for your home? Why professional installation could be your safest bet (Our News, Residential)
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