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July 16, 2026

Energy Trust connects with community at Good in The Hood

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Energy Trust of Oregon was a proud sponsor and participant in this year's Good in the…

Learn more about Energy Trust's community outreach efforts
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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

Community Partner Network launches, supporting greater impact for underserved communities

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In June, Energy Trust of Oregon launched the Community Partner Network, a centralized pathway to connect…

Read more about our Community Partner Network
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June 23, 2026

Energy savings help The Fold keep community at its center

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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.
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May 12, 2026

Annual report highlights benefits delivered to customers and communities in 2025

Energy Trust of Oregon has released its 2025 annual report, highlighting progress toward a vision of…

Read more about our annual results
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May 7, 2026

Changemaker Mia Hocking turns a lifetime of environmental curiosity into energy savings for Hillsboro schools

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This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect…

Read more about changemaker Mia Hocking
Featured
May 4, 2026

Board visit to Clatsop County highlights local clean energy projects

In April, Energy Trust of Oregon’s board of directors held their annual regional board meeting in…

Read more about Energy Trust’s Clatsop County board visit
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March 26, 2026

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

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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
Featured
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
Featured
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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