In Oregon's Rogue River Valley, Rusted Gate Farm is far more than a typical agricultural operation.…
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November 19, 2025
Powering the future of farming: Rusted Gate Farm’s path to net-zero
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November 18, 2025
Considering a solar lease? Proceed cautiously
Energy Trust is increasing cash incentives for solar and battery storage for 2026. But with the…
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August 26, 2025
Solar + storage helps Sharp’s Tarps cover bigger energy load
Solar power paired with battery storage is giving Sharp’s Tarps Ltd., a truck tarp manufacturer headquartered…
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August 21, 2025
Salem family’s solar + storage project marks the 30,000 solar milestone for Energy Trust
A new solar plus battery storage installation at the Salem home of Lisa Talbott-Wafer and her…
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April 16, 2025
Solar Within Reach makes Coos Bay homeowner’s solar dream come true
Valerie Eiselein gives careful attention to her house and her finances. As an educator and grandmother,…
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March 5, 2025
7 questions to consider before going solar
Maybe you have wondered if solar—or solar plus battery storage—could be a good addition to your…
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January 15, 2025
Empowering affordable housing with energy efficiency and solar
Photos courtesy of Central City Concern A new affordable housing development in Portland is tackling critical…
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December 19, 2024
Energy Trust receives $25 million to install solar for Portland communities of color, lower-income families
In the coming years, more Portland families will see the benefits of solar than ever before.…
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December 18, 2024
Beaverton’s first year-round shelter combines sustainability and compassion
This fall, the City of Beaverton unveiled its first permanent, year-round homeless shelter. A former mattress…
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November 20, 2024
Beyond the Grid: Building resilient communities with renewable energy
This is the third in a series of posts on energy resilience. The first two looked…
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