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November 14, 2016

Sixth grader takes on energy efficiency at Kennedy Elementary

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At Medford’s Kennedy Elementary School, sixth-grader Isobela Pickard started her own energy-efficiency patrol to remind teachers…

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October 27, 2016

Fall back into energy savings

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When Daylight Saving Time ends on November 6, Oregonians will rely more on light bulbs to…

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October 26, 2016

Energy Trust invites public comment on draft 2017 budget

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Through November 9, Energy Trust of Oregon invites your feedback on the draft 2017 budget and…

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October 25, 2016

Chinook Winds Casino Resort wins big energy savings

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Visitors to Chinook Winds Casino Resort marvel at how the décor captures the spirit and traditions…

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October 13, 2016

Energy Trust ranks as Oregon’s fifth best nonprofit

Oregon Business 100 best nonprofits to work for in Oregon 2016

Energy Trust was recognized as one of the best nonprofit organizations to work for in Oregon…

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September 22, 2016

Study finds energy efficiency third largest U.S. resource

graph of US electricity generation by resource in 2015. 27% Natural Gas, 27% coal, 18% energy efficiency, 16% nuclear power, 11% renewable sources, 1% petroleum and other

This summer, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy analysis found that energy efficiency is the third…

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September 22, 2016

10,000 efficient homes and counting

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More than 10,000 homes have now been rated with EPS™, Energy Trust’s home energy performance rating.…

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September 19, 2016

Founding executive director named 2016 Champion of Energy Efficiency

ACEEE Champions of Energy Efficiency. Scott Wood, Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps, Margie Harris, Energy Trust of Oregon, and John Cymbalsky, US Department of Energy

The awardees were Scott Wood, Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps, Margie Harris, Energy Trust of Oregon, and…

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September 16, 2016

Building efficiency into Habitat for Humanity homes

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When she moved into a subdivision constructed by Willamette West Habitat for Humanity, the dream of…

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August 17, 2016

Meet Mike: Energy Trust’s new executive director

Michael Colgrove, Energy Trust's new executive director

This month, we welcome Michael (Mike) Colgrove as he steps into his new role as executive…

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