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July 30, 2026

Too much for assistance, not enough to self-fund: Closing the energy gap for one Gladstone homeowner

Resident standing beside a tall sunflower in a garden next to a white manufactured home and backyard shed.

Laura Scholtka spent her career as an insurance claims adjuster before retiring early in 2012. These…

Learn how energy upgrades can improve comfort and lower bills.
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July 22, 2026

Tips for wildfire season

As wildfire season continues across Oregon, prolonged drought and extreme summer heat are increasing the risk…

Read more about staying safe during wildfire season
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July 7, 2026

Doubling down on comfort: How an incentive helped one family get twice the insulation

Four people standing together on a covered porch in front of a tan house with white trim and a wooden front door, with shrubs and potted flowers nearby.

When Garry and Heather Egan set out to buy a home, their budget kept falling short.…

Read more about residential energy savings
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June 10, 2026

More than AC: Ways to prepare now for extreme heat

As the Pacific Northwest heads toward another hot, dry summer, there’s help available now for projects…

Learn ways to prepare for extreme heat
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May 29, 2026

Knock, knock: How to spot door-to-door ‘energy’ scams

As the weather warms up, more salespeople start knocking on doors as a way to connect…

Read more about door-to-door 'energy' scams
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April 9, 2026

Breathing easier while saving energy during Oregon’s worst allergy days

This spring is shaping up to be one of the longest allergy seasons. Experts say warmer temperatures and an earlier spring are…

More on how to breathe easier while saving energy
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March 24, 2026

Is a heat pump right for your home? Why professional installation could be your safest bet

An adult wearing a plaid shirt holds a smiling young child who is also dressed in plaid and clutching a stuffed animal. They stand indoors near a window with gray curtains, and a white wall?mounted air?conditioning unit is visible behind them. The scene feels warm and domestic.

In Oregon and across the country, more people are installing heat pumps to lower energy costs…

Learn more about heat pumps
Featured
March 24, 2026

A warm, safe and affordable home: Sherie and Jerald’s story in Sandy

Two people stand on a concrete path in front of a white house with horizontal siding. One wears a black long?sleeve shirt and red plaid pants; the other wears a dark gray shirt, blue jeans, and a medical boot with a leg brace on the right leg. A black cat walks along the path to the left. Behind them are small landscaped garden beds with mulch, rocks, and shrubs, a black front door with a decorative star on the wall, and two windows.

After nearly 20 years in their home in Sandy, Sherie and her husband Jerald had grown…

Read more about the Graff family
Featured
March 24, 2026

Why weatherization is the first step you should take to enhance your home’s energy efficiency

A person installs flexible weatherstripping along the edge of a wooden casement window frame, pressing the strip into place near a metal crank handle to seal gaps and reduce drafts.

Before investing in big-ticket items like heating and cooling systems, it’s smart to make sure your…

Read more about why it's important to weatherize
Featured
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…

See what our expert has to say

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