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February 1, 2022

DEI Lead Tyrone Henry on Black History Month and how friendships foster change

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Tyrone Henry, Energy Trust’s first diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) lead, has done a lot in…

More from Tyrone Henry on Black History Month and how friendships foster change
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January 28, 2022

Portland startup’s new lighting allows founders to focus on battery-storage breakthroughs

When Skip Technology relocated to Portland, it was lucky to find a space that had enough…

More about how Skip Tek brightened up its lab and cut its utility bills.
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January 24, 2022

Verde’s ductless heat pump program creates access to efficient and affordable energy

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Verde, an Oregon environmental justice nonprofit based in Portland, is harnessing the power of ductless heat…

More about Verde's ductless heat pump program
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January 12, 2022

Affordability, infrastructure among Oregon’s local leaders’ top concerns

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From Klamath Falls to Wallowa County, Oregon’s 241 cities and 36 counties are facing a host…

More on Oregon's local leaders concerns
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January 10, 2022

New ACEEE city rankings highlight areas for improvement in clean energy policy, racial and social equity

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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit research organization focused on reducing energy…

More on the ACEEE city rankings
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December 21, 2021

Ice cream sandwich maker Ruby Jewel’s freezer upgrade makes ‘night and day’ difference

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When your signature product depends on super-premium ice cream, consistency is critical. Any change to the…

Ice cream sandwich maker Ruby Jewel’s freezer upgrade makes ‘night and day’ difference
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December 21, 2021

Historic Eisenschmidt Pool fills St. Helens community needs for over 80 years

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The town of St. Helens is located directly on the banks of the Columbia River. However…

Learn more about the historic Eisenschmidt Pool
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December 9, 2021

Energy Trust offers new small grant opportunity to nonprofit organizations

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Energy Trust recently launched the Working Together Grants, a new, competitive small grant opportunity for nonprofit…

More on the small grant opportunity
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December 1, 2021

Future opportunities for assisted living facilities

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“We won’t go back to the way we were. The new normal will not be the…

More on the opportunities
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December 1, 2021

Heating system upgrade makes a world of difference for Prineville bike shop

After installing an energy-efficient heat pump, Good Bike Co.’s owner said he wished he’d done it…

Read more about the heating system upgrade

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