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March 12, 2026

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

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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 Board of Directors elects officers for 2026

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

Read more about Energy Trust’s 2026 Board leadership
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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 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
Featured
January 26, 2026

Molalla pool facility unlocks energy savings with an unexpected controls project

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As the only facility of its kind in the area, the Molalla Aquatic Center is always…

Read how small changes can lead to big savings
Featured
January 16, 2026

Energy Trust supports public school districts complying with the state’s ban on certain fluorescent lighting

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Energy Trust of Oregon partners with school districts across Oregon on energy-saving projects to reduce their…

Read more about Oregon's ban on certain fluorescent lighting

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