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RENEWABLE ENERGY NEWS

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August 25, 2020

Hood River, Central Oregon irrigation projects to save water are moving forward

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Two irrigation modernization projects in Oregon got the greenlight from federal regulators in July to begin…

Read more about Central Oregon irrigation projects
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August 3, 2020

Many funding streams make local renewable projects possible

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Renewable distributed energy resources can bring big benefits to Oregonians—but they require significant investments. Local renewable…

Learn more about funding streams for local renewable projects
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June 11, 2020

Energy Trust’s effort to expand access to solar earns national award

The Clean Energy States Alliance has selected Energy Trust to receive a 2020 State Leadership in…

Learn more about our effort to expand solar access
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January 8, 2020

Energy Trust launches income-qualified Solar Within Reach incentives

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Energy Trust has introduced a new Solar Within Reach incentive to help income-qualified homeowners across Oregon…

More about income-qualified Solar Within Reach incentives
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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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