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September 17, 2026

Energy savings help Salem Kroc Center do more for the community

The exterior of the Salvation Army Kroc Center, featuring a large modern building with timber architectural elements and expansive windows. A group of children and adults walk across the plaza in front of the entrance.

Since 2009, The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Salem has been a place where people come…

Learn more about Salem Kroc Center’s DDC upgrade
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September 14, 2026

Four Paths to Save Big for Industry and Ag Businesses

Three workers wearing safety glasses and earplugs stand inside an industrial mechanical room, discussing equipment. Large pipes, valves, and a cylindrical machine fill the background while one worker holds a clipboard during the conversation.

Industrial facilities and agricultural producers have many opportunities to reduce energy costs, improve system performance and…

Explore the options to find the best fit for your goals
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August 3, 2026

Stewardship meets energy efficiency at Mount Angel Abbey

A three-story brick institutional building stands at the end of a landscaped walkway on a clear, sunny day. The symmetrical building features a red tile roof, rows of large windows, and an arched main entrance centered on the façade. Shrubs, flowering plants, and mature trees line the path leading to the entrance, with neatly maintained lawns on either side. The image highlights the building's historic architectural style and well-kept campus setting under a bright blue sky.

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, Mount Angel Abbey is a Benedictine community…

Read more about Mount Angel Abbey’s HVAC upgrade
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July 23, 2026

Local favorites Lardo and Grassa serve up energy savings

For Portland diners, the names Lardo and Grassa are more than familiar. They’re local favorites. Lardo…

Read more about energy savings at Lardo and Grassa
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July 16, 2026

For Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, energy upgrades are a perfect fit

For Emily Bostian, owner of Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, a clothing consignment store in Beaverton, Oregon, sustainability…

Read more about Jolliffe’s energy savings.
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July 8, 2026

Jefferson County tour highlights how manufacturers and farms can cut costs with energy efficiency

The Made in Jefferson County Tour included a stop at Poland Organic Dairy. Energy Trust of…

Read more about Energy Trust's Made in Jefferson County tour
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July 2, 2026

Preserving the past while managing energy costs

A historic arts center building with tall columns, arched windows, and a green roof. A staircase leads to the entrance, where a sign advertises arts, crafts, and gifts. A sculpted horse head stands near the bottom of the steps.

Historic buildings hold a special place in Oregon communities. They connect people to local history and…

Learn more about managing energy costs in historic buildings
Featured
June 23, 2026

Energy savings help The Fold keep community at its center

A single?story white?brick laundromat with large front windows showing washers and dryers inside. Two signs display the name “The Fold Laundromat,” one on the building and one elevated above it with the tagline “All Welcome, Always.” Two black benches and a hanging flower basket sit near the entrance under a mostly clear sky.

After graduating from seminary, Missy Getsinger, now a Free Methodist pastor, began walking the neighborhoods of…

Read more about how The Fold is saving energy and money.
Featured
June 3, 2026

adidas boosts efficiency at Portland headquarters

adidas North America’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, sits on a campus with a long history. Today,…

Read more about energy savings at adidas
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May 29, 2026

The Oregon Lottery wins big with energy-saving upgrades

At Oregon Lottery’s Salem headquarters, energy efficiency plays an important role in keeping daily operations running…

Read more about the Oregon Lottery’s energy-saving project

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