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March 16, 2026

Nolan Ridge Apartments turns window replacements into real savings

A two?story apartment building with light-colored siding and exterior stair access. The lower level has horizontal paneling and the upper level has shingle-style siding. A central staircase leads to the second-floor walkway. Signs on either side of the stairs display apartment numbers ‘203 103’ and ‘204 104.’ Several windows are visible, some with window air-conditioning units. The building is surrounded by a neatly maintained lawn, shrubs, and mature trees.

As the original windows at Nolan Ridge Apartments in Keizer lost their seal over time, residents…

Learn how this multifamily property improved comfort, efficiency and savings.
Featured
March 12, 2026

Oregon’s Building Performance Standard: What building owners need to know and how Energy Trust can help

A two?story roadside motel called “Myrtle Trees Motel” sits among tall, leafy trees and landscaped shrubs. The building has a wooden balcony on the upper level and a stone façade on the lower level. A large sign out front reads “Myrtle Trees Motel,” with smaller signs for “No Vacancy,” “Clean Rooms & Scenic Views,” and “AAA Approved.” Several parked cars line the front of the building, and the sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue.

Oregon’s Building Performance Standard (BPS) is a state law designed to reduce energy use in large…

Read more about meeting BPS requirements
Featured
March 5, 2026

Energy Management in action at KGW Studios

As a television news director and producer for decades, Michael Ruchti made sure everything ran smoothly…

Read more about how KGW saved energy with SEM
Featured
March 3, 2026

Sixth & Main brings savings and comfort to its tenants

Sixth & Main is a 23-story LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Existing Buildings)…

Read more about Sixth & Main’s energy savings.
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February 23, 2026

Energy Trust of Oregon Board of Directors elects officers for 2026

At its Feb. 4 meeting, Energy Trust’s Board of Directors elected new 2026 officers. With each…

Read more about Energy Trust’s 2026 Board leadership
Featured
February 23, 2026

2026 incentives: Easier ways to save energy and money

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In 2026, Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives continue to support industrial and agriculture businesses looking…

Read more about expanded and new industrial and agriculture incentives
Featured
February 20, 2026

Growing nonprofit builds new workforce, while helping families save

A first-of-its-kind training center is preparing more people for high-demand careers in energy efficiency—careers that help…

Read more about a nonprofit-led energy workforce training
Featured
February 19, 2026

Powering progress in Southwest Washington: How Energy Trust of Oregon and Clark Public Utilities help facilities cut energy use

A technician kneels in front of a large blue industrial boiler control panel, adjusting switches and buttons. The panel is covered with gauges, indicator lights, and wiring, and is connected to surrounding pipes and valves in a mechanical room with concrete flooring and additional equipment in the background.

A unique partnership between Energy Trust and Clark Public Utilities (Clark PUD) is helping organizations in…

Read more about saving energy and money with SEM
Featured
February 6, 2026

Kachka’s recipe for energy savings

At Kachka, the food on the table carries more than flavor. For owner and chef Bonnie…

Read more about Kachka
Featured
January 28, 2026

How to choose the right contractor for your energy project

For projects like home renovations, commercial building upgrades or even a new solar installation, the contractor…

Read more to pick the right contractor with confidence

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