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July 22, 2026

Preparing for a potentially severe wildfire season

Following one of the warmest and driest winters on record, Oregon leaders are preparing for what…

More on preparing for a wildfire season
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July 22, 2026

Aloha High School upgrades deliver major energy savings

Matt Lichtenfels’ work for Beaverton School District is a bit like detective work. As the district’s…

Read the full story about Aloha High School’s energy-saving upgrades
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July 16, 2026

For Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, energy upgrades are a perfect fit

For Emily Bostian, owner of Jolliffe’s Consignment Shop, a clothing consignment store in Beaverton, Oregon, sustainability…

Read more about Jolliffe’s energy savings.
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July 16, 2026

Energy Trust connects with community at Good in The Hood

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Energy Trust of Oregon was a proud sponsor and participant in this year's Good in the…

Learn more about Energy Trust's community outreach efforts
Featured
July 10, 2026

How Portland’s historic Galleria was transformed into a Future Ready Building™

Portland’s historic Galleria, a 115-year-old building, offers an inspiring example of how buildings can be modernized…

More about how the Galleria was transformed
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July 8, 2026

Jefferson County tour highlights how manufacturers and farms can cut costs with energy efficiency

The Made in Jefferson County Tour included a stop at Poland Organic Dairy. Energy Trust of…

Read more about Energy Trust's Made in Jefferson County tour
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July 2, 2026

Preserving the past while managing energy costs

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Historic buildings hold a special place in Oregon communities. They connect people to local history and…

Learn more about managing energy costs in historic buildings
Featured
July 2, 2026

Community Partner Network launches, supporting greater impact for underserved communities

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In June, Energy Trust of Oregon launched the Community Partner Network, a centralized pathway to connect…

Read more about our Community Partner Network
Featured
June 23, 2026

Energy savings help The Fold keep community at its center

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After graduating from seminary, Missy Getsinger, now a Free Methodist pastor, began walking the neighborhoods of…

Read more about how The Fold is saving energy and money.
Featured
June 18, 2026

Multifamily heat pump upgrades deliver comfort, savings and incentives

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Comfort is one of the most important factors residents consider when choosing where to live. For…

Learn more about heat pump upgrades

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