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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
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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.
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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
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December 1, 2025

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

While students are away on summer break, Western Oregon University’s maintenance team can focus on larger,…

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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November 3, 2025

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington turn energy savings into support for local youth

Built in the 1950s, the building that once housed Hazel Dell Elementary was later transformed into…

Read more about their roof insulation upgrade
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October 28, 2025

Pacific Pine Products: Rural business committed to energy savings and improving its community

Nestled in the high desert of Lakeview, Oregon—one of the most rural communities in the state—Pacific…

Read more about how Pacific Pine is benefiting their community and saving money
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October 20, 2025

InterMountain ESD saves energy and improves comfort

The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) provides special education, instructional support, technology and administrative resources to…

Discover how IMESD turned a costly problem into a comfortable solution
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October 17, 2025

Meet the dry cleaners who are saving energy thanks to simple equipment upgrades

dry cleaning maching

Steam traps are the backbone of dry-cleaning businesses. When working properly, they help keep operations efficient.…

See how two local dry-cleaning businesses are saving
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October 8, 2025

Jam on Hawthorne boosts comfort and cuts costs with kitchen upgrade

Jam on Hawthorne has been waking up Portland with eggs, coffee and brunch since 2002. Tucked…

Read more about restaurant energy savings

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