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August 19, 2021

Cancun Mexican Restaurant brings authentic food and quality service to Sutherlin

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Brittany Ramos and her husband Oscar had a dream of opening their own Mexican restaurant. In…

More on Cancun Mexican restaurant
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August 12, 2021

Energy upgrades bring historic building back to life

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When Mike Sattem acquired the Slater Building in March 2020, one of the five buildings in…

Read more about their new water heating system
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July 28, 2021

With new legislation, Oregon ups its clean energy game

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Like the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Oregon’s 81st Legislative Assembly passed and scored late-in-the-game clean…

Learn about House Bill 3141
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July 27, 2021

Nonprofit accelerates energy investment in rural Lake County

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With 8,000 residents, South Central Oregon’s Lake County is more remote than many of Oregon’s rural…

More about the energy investment
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July 13, 2021

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center makes energy efficiency a top priority

Photo credit: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Scott Carroll, Director of Facilities at the Good Samaritan…

Read more about the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center’s journey to a more efficient facility
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July 12, 2021

SEM Helps Siltronic Conserve Energy

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Oregon’s high-tech manufacturers have embraced energy efficiency by investing in simple improvements such as lighting and…

Oregon’s high-tech manufacturers have embraced energy efficiency by investing in simple improvements such as lighting and would make sure to keep some focus on high tech
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June 29, 2021

Manufacturer balances air pressure with natural gas savings

Improving air balance within its production facility, and enhancing climate control for employees, were the chief…

More about manufacturer balancing air pressure with natural gas savings
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June 18, 2021

‘Black history is American history.’ Kheoshi Owens on Juneteenth, reparations and ending racism

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This is the first in a series of blog posts amplifying community voices.  For Kheoshi Owens,…

More from Kheoshi Owens on Juneteenth, reparations and ending racism
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June 17, 2021

Harness the power to save energy at your business

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As businesses consider their reopening plans, there are numerous way that owners can prepare their properties…

Read more about businesses reopening
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June 17, 2021

Efficient exhaust system is latest major cost-saving upgrade at Portland Community College

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Investment in energy efficiency projects and other sustainability efforts continue to bring major savings for Oregon’s…

More about efficiency upgrades at Portland Community College

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