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March 26, 2026

Energy Trust’s new Tribal Government and Stakeholder Relations Manager reflects on tribal connections to energy

A man stands at a podium speaking to an audience gathered under an outdoor covered structure. The crowd includes people in both everyday clothing and traditional Native American regalia, such as beaded garments and feathered accessories. One person in the front records the event with a Canon camera. A sign overhead reads “Designated Smoking Area — Please Use Ashtrays.” The atmosphere suggests a cultural or community ceremony.

Carina Miller (front, center row) attends the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs's 27th Tribal Council swearing-in ceremony,…

Read more about historical Tribal connections to energy
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January 16, 2026

Small grants awarded to serve customers with clean energy solutions

In November 2025, Energy Trust of Oregon awarded its fifth round of Working Together Grants to 14 organizations. This…

Learn more about the grants
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January 16, 2026

Saving energy and money: How Umatilla School District is making a difference in their classrooms with Energy Trust

A rural school district which used to have to cancel school when the heating went out…

Learn how Umatilla School District is saving energy and money
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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 27, 2025

Board tours highlight clean energy in Central Oregon

September board meeting in Central Oregon.

In September, Energy Trust’s board of directors took their meeting to Central Oregon to learn how…

Read more about the September board meeting
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October 22, 2025

Celebrating Albina One: a new model for affordable energy and sustainable housing

A group of people gather outside the new Albina One multifamily housing community to celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon cutting.

In September, Energy Trust of Oregon joined the Albina Vision Trust Block Party to celebrate the…

Read more about the Albina One multifamily project
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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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October 8, 2025

Learn how La Plaza Esperanza’s design principles incorporate community-centered and culturally specific programming

A modern eco-friendly building with a sloped roof covered in solar panels. The exterior features vertical wooden slats with geometric accents and large glass windows. Landscaped garden beds with young trees and shrubs line the paved sidewalk, and a small parking area is visible. Tall evergreen trees surround the site, emphasizing its natural setting.

Energy Trust’s new on-demand training offers a deep dive into La Plaza Esperanza, Latino Network’s new…

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September 18, 2025

Beaverton Year-Round Shelter provides 24/7 transitional housing in a calming, sustainable space

Modern indoor space featuring a circular wooden seating area with neutral-toned cushions surrounding a planted tree. The background includes wooden slats, glass walls, and rooms with colorful chairs. The floor is polished concrete, and ceiling lights provide illumination.

The Beaverton Year-Round Shelter is Washington County’s first-ever year-round shelter, offering transitional housing and 24/7 services…

Read about the Beaverton Year-Round Shelter
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August 25, 2025

How Medford School District turned roof repairs into year-round energy savings

Jacksonville Elementary School has been a familiar fixture in the Medford School District since 1954, a…

Learn more about the school district’s upgrades

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