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November 12, 2014

What’s the most energy-efficient way to watch TV?

Infograph showing the energy consumed in watt-hours to watch a two-hour movie

Now that chilly winter evenings are here, Oregonians are gearing up for more couch time. How…

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August 4, 2014

Cooling tips to beat the heat

Man sitting on couch while working on a laptop.

As summer heats up in Oregon, it can be tricky to keep your home cool and…

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December 10, 2013

5,000th home goes solar in Oregon with support from Energy Trust of Oregon

This fall, solar panels went up on the 5,000th Oregon home to install solar power with…

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November 4, 2013

Extra cash back for energy-saving projects helps keep homes cozy during winter

Installing insulation is one of the easiest ways to increase the comfort of a home, conserve…

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October 1, 2013

Customers donate Energy Trust of Oregon incentives equivalent to 37,000 meals for the Oregon Food Bank

When customers recycle outdated refrigerators or freezers, they can receive free pickup plus a $40 cash…

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August 8, 2013

Energy Trust helps residents save energy and money at home

In the past four years, Energy Trust’s residential sector, which includes the Existing Homes and New…

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July 2, 2013

LED purchasing guidance now available for residential customers

With prices that continue to decline, LED bulbs provide the same warm glow as traditional bulbs…

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April 25, 2013

Energy Trust goes mobile in response to growing customer demand for information, services

The digital face of Energy Trust has been given a makeover that makes it easier to…

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October 23, 2012

Energy Trust unplugs and recycles 70,000 energy-wasting fridges and freezers in four years

Since launching its fridge recycling service, Energy Trust of Oregon estimates it has helped Oregonians unplug…

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October 11, 2012

New Windspeed Tool

Do you feel like you're living in a wind tunnel? Wondering if you might be a…

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