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October 8, 2021

A year after wildfires, fire-resistant construction takes root in Southern Oregon

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Last month marked the first anniversary of unprecedented climate change-fueled wildfires that burned more than 1,000,000…

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October 4, 2021

Join the People’s Ecochallenge and support social change at your business

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Many people and organizations are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the planet and…

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September 30, 2021

Changemaker: Michelle DePass places people at the center of change and advocacy

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This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices.   Michelle DePass was hired to…

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September 22, 2021

Umatilla School District offers K-12 students more than just an education

Umatilla School District’s superintendent, Heidi Sipe, accepts a check from Energy Trust.

The Umatilla School District continues to have an active energy program since enrolling in Energy Trust…

Umatilla School District continues to save energy and money
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September 7, 2021

SEM internship program builds foundation for career paths in the energy industry

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Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program provides organizations the opportunity and resources to…

More about SEM internships and career paths in the energy industry
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August 23, 2021

Experts in energy efficiency, design and housing to advise on the selection of Energy Trust’s 2021 Net Zero Fellow.

Buildings are responsible for a significant portion of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and while the…

More about our 2021 Net Zero Fellow
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August 16, 2021

Changemaker: Jessica Woodruff approaches affordable housing with a focus on sustainability and equity

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. Jessica Woodruff is…

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August 10, 2021

Former Net Zero Emerging Leaders helping shape Oregon’s future

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Applications are open for 2022 Net Zero Emerging Leaders internship grants. Each year, Energy Trust of…

More on how they are helping shape Oregon's future
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July 27, 2021

Nonprofit accelerates energy investment in rural Lake County

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With 8,000 residents, South Central Oregon’s Lake County is more remote than many of Oregon’s rural…

More about the energy investment
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July 12, 2021

Changemaker: Anna Mackay reframes what it means to be a real estate developer

Photo credit: Heather Hawksford Welcome to the latest installment in our series of interviews with women…

More about Anna Mackay and reframing what it means to be a real estate developer

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