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June 16, 2021

Energy Affordability Act offers utility bill relief for low-income Oregonians

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New legislation could provide financial relief to thousands of Oregonians struggling to pay their utility bills.…

More about the Energy Affordability Act
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June 1, 2021

Stay cool in the heat with these no-cost tips for home

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Much of Oregon will see the hottest temperatures of the year today. Looking for some easy…

More about no-cost tips for your home
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May 25, 2021

With classrooms empty, schools make energy upgrades during pandemic

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Remote learning in 2020 left many classrooms empty. The silver lining? Many schools and colleges seized…

More about school energy upgrades during the pandemic
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May 20, 2021

Collaboration helps Washington Co. residents stay safe, save money at home

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A collaboration between the nonprofit Community Action and Energy Trust is helping people in Washington County…

More about how Washington County residents are saving money and staying safe at home
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May 6, 2021

Growing greener: Moonfire and Sun Garden Center

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When it was time to replace an aging greenhouse, Moonfire and Sun Garden Center in Bend…

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April 28, 2021

Ice cream maker gives energy waste the deep freeze

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Reliable cold storage is essential to Ruby Jewel, Portland makers of artisan ice cream treats. A…

More about Ruby Jewel's efficiency upgrades
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April 22, 2021

Meet an energy advisor near you

Energy Trust of Oregon is here to help your multifamily property work towards a more resilient…

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April 22, 2021

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund awards $8.6 million in grants

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April 1 marked a milestone for the City of Portland as it awarded its first round…

Read about the awardees of the grants
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April 19, 2021

Survey validates Energy Trust work to connect with new customers

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Energy Trust’s focus on reaching people of color, those in rural parts of the state, renters…

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April 14, 2021

Meet Tracy Scott, Energy Trust’s next director of energy programs

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Energy Trust has selected Tracy Scott to be its next director of energy program when outgoing…

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