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October 12, 2017

Oregon ranked 5th most energy-efficient state

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Oregon was ranked the fifth most energy-efficient state—up two spots from last year’s seventh place ranking…

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October 11, 2017

Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit to expire at the end of 2017

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Oregon’s state energy tax credit, called the Residential Energy Tax Credit, will expire on December 31,…

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September 27, 2017

Solarize Milwaukie helps residents harness power from the sun

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Energy Trust is working with the City of Milwaukie and Solar Oregon to help more Oregonians…

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September 26, 2017

Clatsop Community College celebrates new high-performance gym

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On September 19, Clatsop Community College President Chris Breitmeyer joined students, local elected officials, Astoria community…

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September 26, 2017

Energy Trust 2018 budgeting underway; draft budget available for public comment in November

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As a nonprofit organization investing utility customer funds, Energy Trust conducts an open annual budgeting process…

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August 30, 2017

Virginia Garcia Wellness Center invests energy cost savings in patient care

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With 17 clinics across Washington and Yamhill counties, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center provides high-quality, comprehensive…

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August 30, 2017

Energy Trust completes competitive contract selection for residential programs

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In July, Energy Trust’s board of directors approved the staff recommendation to award contracts to CLEAResult…

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August 24, 2017

Portland Community College leads nation on path to net zero

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Photo courtesy of Portland Community College When voters passed Portland Community College’s bond measure in 2008,…

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August 24, 2017

Summer interns make an impact

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From left to right: Andy, Katie, Carrie, Rachel, Connor, Vincent and Amanda. Not pictured: Serenity, Faith…

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July 28, 2017

How to recycle CFLs and upgrade to LEDs

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Why CFLs don’t belong in the trash Each CFL contains about four milligrams of mercury. Because…

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