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February 6, 2026

Kachka’s recipe for energy savings

At Kachka, the food on the table carries more than flavor. For owner and chef Bonnie…

Read more about Kachka
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January 28, 2026

How to choose the right contractor for your energy project

For projects like home renovations, commercial building upgrades or even a new solar installation, the contractor…

Read more to pick the right contractor with confidence
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January 26, 2026

Molalla pool facility unlocks energy savings with an unexpected controls project

Exterior view of the Molalla Aquatic Center on a clear day, featuring a modern building with large glass windows, a stone facade, and a flat roof with extended eaves. The entrance is framed by vibrant landscaping with yellow and red flowers and a stone pathway, set against a backdrop of tall trees and blue sky.

Photos courtesy of Molalla Aquatic Center As the only facility of its kind in the area,…

Read how small changes can lead to big savings.
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January 26, 2026

Cream Northwest scoops up sustainable savings with solar

Two people stand in front of a bright orange food trailer with a large black oval sign that reads “Homemade Ice Cream,” “cream,” “Northwest,” and “Local Ingredients.” The word “cream” is stylized and centered, suggesting the business name “Cream Northwest.” The trailer promotes artisanal ice cream made with local ingredients.

Tariffs and weather impacts on coffee and cocoa beans, fluctuating dairy prices and rising utility bills…

Read how solar makes sense for small ice cream business
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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 of Oregon cash incentives with Pacific Power’s Wattsmart®…

Read more about Pacific Power’s Wattsmart® Battery Program incentives
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January 7, 2026

2026 Existing Buildings incentive updates

Interior of Tamale Boy restaurant with an open kitchen and stainless steel shelves. A staff member stands behind the counter, facing a person in front. Above them, a bold illuminated sign reads “TAMALE BOY,” flanked by icons of an ear of corn, tamale, mask, and heart. The space is clean, modern, and welcoming.

2026 is bringing new opportunities for businesses across Oregon and Southwest Washington. With incentive updates and…

Read about 2026 incentive updates for businesses.
Featured
December 17, 2025

A fresh spin on clean clothes and energy savings

A person wearing a white sweater and wristband loads a pink garment into a front-loading washing machine. The open machine door reveals the drum, and a laundry basket filled with colorful clothes, including green and striped items, sits nearby.

Sunshine Laundry has been serving people in Southwest Washington since the early 1970s. When owner Peter…

Read more about ozone laundry systems.
Featured
December 16, 2025

Langell Valley Irrigation District: Saving Energy, Water, and Money in Southern Oregon

In the rolling high desert east of Klamath Falls, the Langell Valley Irrigation District manages more…

Read about Langell Valley Irrigation District
Featured
December 1, 2025

Old steam traps out, new savings in for Western Oregon University

Photos courtesy of Western Oregon University While students are away on summer break, Western Oregon University’s…

Read how steam trap repairs pay off
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November 18, 2025

Ray’s Food Place finds energy-saving wins in everyday operations

C&K Market, Inc., is a small independent grocery retailer based in Medford, Oregon. Their flagship retail…

Read more about Ray's Food Place

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