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RESIDENTIAL NEWS

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February 26, 2026

Ask the expert: Save energy and money with a smart thermostat

With rising heating and cooling costs, many people are looking for ways to make their homes more efficient and reduce…

See what our expert has to say
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February 19, 2026

Ask the expert: All about heat pump water heaters

As the cost of utilities continues to rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to save on energy…

See what our expert has to say
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February 12, 2026

Ask the expert: Thinking about your home air quality

Because we spend so much time in our homes, indoor air quality can have a significant…

See what our expert has to say
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January 14, 2026

Pacific Power Wattsmart® lowers cost for solar + storage

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Pacific Power customers can now stack Energy Trust cash incentives with Pacific Power’s Wattsmart Battery Program…

Read more about Pacific Power’s Wattsmart Battery Program incentives
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November 13, 2025

Save money and energy at home with these DIY tips

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Oregon homeowners have an opportunity to maximize home improvement budgets with Energy Trust cash incentives and…

Read more on DIY tips to save energy and money
Featured
October 29, 2025

Roadmap for recovery: Talent, Phoenix emerge with energy-saving homes five years after fires

Landscape photo of new homes built after the Labor Day fires of 2020 in Talent, OR.

In September 2020, a series of wildfires burned more than 1 million acres across Oregon, destroying…

Read more about energy efficient wildfire rebuilding
Featured
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…

Read about the 30,000th solar project
Featured
May 28, 2025

Breathe easier during allergy season with energy-smart choices

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If you’ve been sneezing (a lot), you’re not alone. Allergy season is hitting hard in Oregon…

Learn more about energy-efficient solutions
Featured
May 19, 2025

Warm Springs Housing Authority increases comfort and energy savings for residents

Located in Central Oregon, members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs notice their typical hot…

Learn more about reducing energy costs for residents
Featured
April 25, 2025

Free energy education workshops empower renters to take control of their energy costs

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In 2024, multifamily property owners facilitated nearly 100 free educational workshops for their renters with help…

Read more about the workshops

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  • Ask the expert: Thinking about your home air quality (Residential)
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