Isaac’s Room, located in Salem, Oregon, is more than a nonprofit – it’s a lifeline. Founded…
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June 4, 2025
Isaac’s Room is empowering youth through energy savings
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May 19, 2025
Warm Springs Housing Authority increases comfort and energy savings for residents
Located in Central Oregon, members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs notice their typical hot…
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May 16, 2025
Annual report highlights clean energy results, benefits in 2024
Amid rising costs, increased energy demand and climate change impacts, Energy Trust remains committed to creating…
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May 1, 2025
Farmworker Housing is cutting energy costs and helping families save
For families living in one of Farmworker Housing Development Corporation’s (FHDC) 11 properties in Oregon’s mid-Willamette…
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April 16, 2025
Reedwood Church cuts costs and boosts comfort with new boiler
Reedwood Church, located in Southeast Portland, has been a community gathering place since it was built…
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April 7, 2025
Changemaker Juliette Grummon-Beale sees mentorship and community building as key components of sustainable, equitable architecture.
This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect…
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March 3, 2025
Changemaker Bruce Richey has been bringing energy-efficient design to new and existing spaces across rural Southern OR
This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect…
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January 15, 2025
Empowering Affordable Housing with Energy Efficiency and Solar
(Photos courtesy of Central City Concern) A new affordable housing development in Portland is tackling critical…
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December 19, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Wrench of the Year recipient Kevin Harding
The Wrench of the Year award honors onsite facilities personnel who best exemplify the spirit of hard work,…
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December 19, 2024
Energy Trust receives $25 million to install solar for Portland communities of color, lower-income families
In the coming years, more Portland families will see the benefits of solar than ever before.…
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