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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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July 27, 2017

Energy Trust investments add up to $6.9 billion saved for Oregonians

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In the 15 years since its founding, Energy Trust has worked with Oregonians to transform the…

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July 27, 2017

Family farms, local jobs

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A third-generation family business, Umpqua Dairy has been producing and distributing premium dairy products for more…

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July 27, 2017

Mentoring the next generation

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Ask a high-school student from the Hermiston, Umatilla or Stanfield school district about energy-efficient new home…

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June 28, 2017

Renewable energy benefits Oregonians

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Small-scale renewable energy projects enable Oregonians to produce their own power from the state’s abundant natural…

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June 28, 2017

Tips to stay cool as Oregon heats up

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With temperatures across Oregon already topping triple digits in June, now is the time to learn…

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June 27, 2017

Portland jumps to fourth most energy efficient city

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In American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s 2017 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard Report, Portland tied with…

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