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December 1, 2025

Old steam traps out, new savings in for Western Oregon University

Photos courtesy of Western Oregon University While students are away on summer break, Western Oregon University’s…

Read how steam trap repairs pay off
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November 19, 2025

Annual Trade Ally Forums draw hundreds of local contractors across Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon held its 2025 in-person Trade Ally Forums last month in Bend, Medford…

Read more for highlights from our annual Trade Ally Forums
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November 18, 2025

Ray’s Food Place finds energy-saving wins in everyday operations

C&K Market, Inc., is a small independent grocery retailer based in Medford, Oregon. Their flagship retail…

Read more about Ray's Food Place
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November 3, 2025

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington turn energy savings into support for local youth

Built in the 1950s, the building that once housed Hazel Dell Elementary was later transformed into…

Read more about their roof insulation upgrade
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October 28, 2025

Pacific Pine Products: Rural business committed to energy savings and improving its community

Nestled in the high desert of Lakeview, Oregon—one of the most rural communities in the state—Pacific…

Read more about how Pacific Pine is benefiting their community and saving money
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October 27, 2025

Board tours highlight clean energy in Central Oregon

September board meeting in Central Oregon.

In September, Energy Trust’s board of directors took their meeting to Central Oregon to learn how…

Read more about the September board meeting
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October 22, 2025

Celebrating Albina One: a new model for affordable energy and sustainable housing

A group of people gather outside the new Albina One multifamily housing community to celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon cutting.

In September, Energy Trust joined the Albina Vision Trust Block Party to celebrate the grand opening…

Read more about the Albina One multifamily project
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October 20, 2025

InterMountain ESD saves energy and improves comfort

The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) provides special education, instructional support, technology and administrative resources to…

Discover how IMESD turned a costly problem into a comfortable solution
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October 17, 2025

Meet the dry cleaners who are saving energy thanks to simple equipment upgrades

dry cleaning maching

Steam traps are the backbone of dry-cleaning businesses. When working properly, they help keep operations efficient.…

See how two local dry-cleaning businesses are saving
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October 8, 2025

Jam on Hawthorne boosts comfort and cuts costs with kitchen upgrade

Jam on Hawthorne has been waking up Portland with eggs, coffee and brunch since 2002. Tucked…

Read more about restaurant energy savings.

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