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May 28, 2025

Breathe easier during allergy season with energy-smart choices

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If you’ve been sneezing (a lot), you’re not alone. Allergy season is hitting hard in Oregon…

Learn more about energy-efficient solutions
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May 2, 2025

Make the most of your smart thermostat

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Running a business means watching every expense, and that includes your energy bill. If you’ve already…

Learn how to get smart about your thermostat
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March 14, 2025

Spring tips to keep your home comfortable

Spring is in the air, and with it comes changing temperatures across the Pacific Northwest. Whether…

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November 4, 2024

Lower your energy use and heating costs with these easy tips

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With cool temperatures on the horizon, Energy Trust of Oregon has advice on how people can…

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July 3, 2024

How to lower your energy bills in extreme heat

Every summer, Oregonians see more frequent and extreme heat waves with temperatures often surpassing 100 degrees.…

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January 16, 2024

The Lindsay Lodge upgrades restaurant to match their foodie ambitions

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In less than a year, Anna and Mike Eastman had put a lot of sweat…

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January 5, 2024

Find the right heating, cooling for your home to save energy, lower costs

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With a long list of new federal tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)…

More on finding the right heating, cooling for your home
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November 28, 2023

Local experts offer tips to help Latinos improve energy efficiency and lower energy bills

While El Niño generally results in a milder winter for the Pacific Northwest, individual storms can…

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September 20, 2023

Why weatherization is the first step you should take to enhance your home’s energy efficiency

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With a long list of new federal tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)…

Learn more about weatherization
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May 6, 2022

Energy Savers: The Guillow family takes on DIY insulation

February of 2021 was quite a time for Larry and Theresia Guillow to move into their…

Read Larry’s story

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