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May 20, 2021

Collaboration helps Washington Co. residents stay safe, save money at home

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A collaboration between the nonprofit Community Action and Energy Trust is helping people in Washington County…

More about how Washington County residents are saving money and staying safe at home
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April 27, 2021

Amended 2021 budget available for public comment in May 

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In close coordination with our utility partners and the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Energy Trust has…

More about how you can commenting on the amended 2021 budget
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April 22, 2021

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund awards $8.6 million in grants

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April 1 marked a milestone for the City of Portland as it awarded its first round…

Read about the awardees of the grants
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April 21, 2021

New community solar projects bring solar to more Oregonians

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The first three community solar projects through the Oregon Community Solar Program are now online, bringing…

More about new community solar projects
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April 19, 2021

Survey validates Energy Trust work to connect with new customers

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Energy Trust’s focus on reaching people of color, those in rural parts of the state, renters…

More on the survey
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April 14, 2021

Meet Tracy Scott, Energy Trust’s next director of energy programs

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Energy Trust has selected Tracy Scott to be its next director of energy program when outgoing…

More about Tracy
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March 25, 2021

Q&A with community solar as program marks first anniversary

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The Oregon Community Solar Program gives customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power…

More about community solar first anniversary
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March 25, 2021

Energy Trust announces 2021 diversity, equity and inclusion goals

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Energy Trust’s vision is clean, affordable energy for everyone. Achieving this means working to reach previously…

More about Energy Trust's 2021 diversity, equity and inclusion goals
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March 22, 2021

Despite challenges, Energy Trust delivers on clean energy goals in 2020

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Energy Trust participants overcame countless challenges in 2020 to save energy and generate renewable energy. Their…

More about how Energy Trust delivered on our 2020 goals
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February 23, 2021

Honoring Black leaders in energy efficiency, environmental justice

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In honor of Black History Month, Energy Trust is highlighting the contributions of Black leaders in…

More on honoring black leaders in energy efficiency

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