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July 18, 2016

Trade Ally of the Month: Horticultural Services

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An Energy Trust trade ally for 12 years, Horticultural Services has provided greenhouse sales, design consultation…

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July 12, 2016

Our best year ever

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In 2015, Energy Trust helped residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers save $362 million on energy…

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June 16, 2016

Award recognizes water- and energy-saving support for farms, irrigation districts

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On June 15, Energy Trust and Farmers Conservation Alliance's Irrigation Modernization Program received the 2016 State…

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June 8, 2016

Senate confirms new Oregon Public Utility Commission commissioner

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On May 23, the Oregon Senate confirmed Lisa Hardie to the Oregon Public Utility Commission. Hardie…

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June 7, 2016

Energy Trust names NYSERDA veteran as new Executive Director

Michael Colgrove, Energy Trust's new executive director

Energy Trust of Oregon appointed Michael Colgrove as the nonprofit organization’s new executive director. Colgrove will…

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June 3, 2016

Oregon and Portland ranked fourth in nation for clean tech

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In the seventh edition of the U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index, Oregon ranked fourth in the…

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May 13, 2016

2016 ENERGY STAR® awards recognize Gresham-Barlow School District and Energy Trust trade allies

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Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy honor organizations that…

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May 13, 2016

Bike shop gears up for savings with LEDs

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Just in time for the national Bike More Challenge, Portland’s Cyclepath bike shop installed LED lighting…

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May 11, 2016

Iron Horse Lodge keeps housing affordable and energy efficient for low-income seniors in Prineville

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From left: Back: Mike Maxham (SunWest Builders), Steve Buettner (SunWest Builders), Wayne Powderly (SunWest Builders), Mike…

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May 10, 2016

Clean Water Services’ new cogeneration system turns waste into watts

Pictured (left to right): Chair Andy Duyck, Clean Water Services/Washington County; Michael Kaplan, Oregon Department of Energy; and Betsy Kaufmann, Energy Trust of Oregon

Pictured (left to right): Chair Andy Duyck, Clean Water Services/Washington County; Michael Kaplan, Oregon Department of Energy;…

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