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March 31, 2021

Changemaker: Anyeley Hallová re-envisions development through sustainability, equity lens

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There are some amazing women conquering historically male-dominated fields like commercial development and design, and we…

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March 25, 2021

Q&A with community solar as program marks first anniversary

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The Oregon Community Solar Program gives customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power…

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March 25, 2021

Energy Trust announces 2021 diversity, equity and inclusion goals

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Energy Trust’s vision is clean, affordable energy for everyone. Achieving this means working to reach previously…

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February 23, 2021

Honoring Black leaders in energy efficiency, environmental justice

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In honor of Black History Month, Energy Trust is highlighting the contributions of Black leaders in…

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February 22, 2021

Racial disparities in the energy industry: measuring equity

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The killing of George Floyd and ensuing protests brought America’s history of systemic racism to the…

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February 9, 2021

New report highlights benefits of energy efficiency for rural communities

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Rural residents on average spend 40% more than their urban counterparts on energy bills relative to…

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February 2, 2021

The Burnside Boardwalk affordable housing project will build community through energy efficiency

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Bill Reed refers to himself as a “watt cutter.” As the designer behind Burnside Boardwalk, an…

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January 27, 2021

Logos Public Charter School increases learning opportunities for students

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Logos Public Charter School brings a personalized learning model to Medford, Oregon, combining in-person classes, online…

Learn how this building is saving over $17,000 in annual energy costs
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December 3, 2020

Sustainability shines at CraterWorks makerspace

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If you live in Central Point, Oregon and like to dream big, CraterWorks makerspace is the…

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December 2, 2020

Introducing our 2020 Net Zero Fellow: Mark McKechnie of Oregon Architecture, Inc.

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Congratulations to Mark McKechnie on receiving Energy Trust of Oregon’s 2020 Net Zero Fellowship grant. An…

Learn more about Mark’s net-zero research

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