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RENEWABLE ENERGY NEWS

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January 7, 2020

Oregon Community Solar Program project applications available

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With the new year, there’s a new opportunity to bring solar energy to communities across Oregon:…

Read more about the Oregon Community Solar Program
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December 31, 2019

Community organizations move forward to bring solar energy to low- and moderate-income communities

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Community-based organizations across the state are hard at work developing new ways to help low-and moderate-income…

New programs move forward to bring solar energy to low- and moderate-income communities
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November 14, 2019

Development assistance incentives now available for public and nonprofit community solar projects

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This month, Energy Trust launched a new Community Solar Development Assistance offering to support early development…

Learn more about the development assistance incentives
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June 24, 2019

City of Milwaukie celebrates newest solar electric system

On June 14, Waverley Greens, a multifamily property in Milwaukie, unveiled its new solar electric system.…

More about how the City of Milwaukie celebrates newest solar electric system
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December 13, 2018

Portland Rescue Mission recognized for impactful solar project

Employees of Energy Trust of Oregon and Shepherd's Door pose with a certificate honoring solar energy upgrades made to the Shepherd's Door facility in Northeast Portland, November 28, 2018.

For years, Portland Rescue Mission dreamed of installing a solar electric system that would help keep…

More about Portland Rescue Mission's solar project
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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…

More about available grants
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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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