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October 7, 2026

Commercial to Community – Reimagining Portland

Commercial to Community (C2C) is a group of professionals spanning energy, design, development, finance and municipal…

Read more about the Commercial to Community Development Exercise Report
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October 6, 2026

Smart thermostats help Club Green Meadows take control of energy use

Originally built in 1961 as a golf course facility in Vancouver, Washington, Club Green Meadows has…

Learn more about Club Green Meadows’ smart upgrades
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September 23, 2026

Hidden hydropower helps Hood River

Before drinking water arrives in Hood River homes and businesses, it now performs a valuable, new…

Learn how pump stations can be adapted to generate clean power and savings
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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

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