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November 3, 2021

Energy Savers: Isabelle Laubscher finds Savings Within Reach

For Isabelle Laubscher, it’s easy being green, whether she’s working in her garden or making energy-saving…

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October 22, 2021

Energy Savers: Victoria Olsen enjoys the simple things

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  Victoria Olsen prefers to live simply and efficiently. She grew up on a farm in…

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October 18, 2021

Changemaker: Randal Wyatt repairs Black-owned homes, slowing displacement and raising awareness

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This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices.  Randal Wyatt is…

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September 24, 2021

Energy Savers: Milton Abreo reaches for the sun

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Our search for energy savers takes us to Bend, Oregon, where we chatted with Milton Abreo.…

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September 2, 2021

Energy Savers: Guy Oakes finds new windows of opportunity

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We spoke with friends, neighbors and energy savers across Oregon about the steps they’ve taken to…

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August 19, 2021

How to program your smart thermostat to save energy and money

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Smart thermostats help you save on energy bills by using a custom heating and cooling schedule…

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July 9, 2021

How to install your smart thermostat

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Smart thermostats are a great tool for saving energy and money. They can automatically adjust the…

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July 8, 2021

Cleaner indoor air and lower energy costs: Tips for wildfire season

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Wildfires—and the resulting smoke—have become increasingly common and more severe across Oregon in recent years. According…

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April 21, 2021

New community solar projects bring solar to more Oregonians

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The first three community solar projects through the Oregon Community Solar Program are now online, bringing…

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March 5, 2021

Lower your energy use and utility costs with these at home tips

With cold temperatures settling in across the state, Energy Trust of Oregon has advice on how…

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