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RENEWABLE ENERGY NEWS

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November 13, 2018

Grants available to help communities develop innovative solar solutions

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Energy Trust of Oregon seeks applications for grant funding from community-based organizations and other groups involved…

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November 7, 2018

Nonprofit Twende Solar brings solar benefits to Portland Rescue Mission

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In October, Energy Trust staff presented a big check to Portland nonprofit Twende Solar for installing…

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April 13, 2018

What to do if your Residential Energy Tax Credit certificate is delayed

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Oregon’s state energy tax credit, called the Residential Energy Tax Credit, expired on December 31, 2017.…

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June 16, 2017

Trade Ally of the Month: Alternative Energy Systems

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Located in Talent, Alternative Energy Systems, Inc. specializes in solar electric and hydronic heating systems for…

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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 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 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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March 29, 2016

Welcome to the new Energy Trust blog

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This month, the Energy Trust blog has a new look and format to help you find…

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March 10, 2016

Oregon lawmakers close session with new clean energy laws

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Solar system installed by Energy Trust trade ally Imagine Energy. Before adjourning on March 3, the…

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February 26, 2016

Online solar mapping tool expands to Portland

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This month, Mapdwell® expanded their solar mapping coverage to 2.2 million inhabitants of homes and businesses…

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