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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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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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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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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…

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August 19, 2021

How to program your smart thermostat to save energy and money

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Smart thermostats help you save on energy bills by using a custom heating and cooling schedule…

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July 9, 2021

How to install your smart thermostat

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Smart thermostats are a great tool for saving energy and money. They can automatically adjust the…

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July 8, 2021

Cleaner indoor air and lower energy costs: Tips for wildfire season

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Wildfires—and the resulting smoke—have become increasingly common and more severe across Oregon in recent years. According…

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March 5, 2021

Lower your energy use and utility costs with these at home tips

With cold temperatures settling in across the state, Energy Trust of Oregon has advice on how…

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February 23, 2021

Gas furnace Q&A: Your questions answered

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Do you have an older furnace that needs replacing? High-efficiency natural gas furnaces check all the…

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