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April 25, 2025

Free energy education workshops empower renters to take control of their energy costs

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In 2024, multifamily property owners facilitated nearly 100 free educational workshops for their renters with help…

Read more about the workshops
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April 16, 2025

Solar Within Reach makes Coos Bay homeowner’s solar dream come true

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Valerie Eiselein gives careful attention to her house and her finances. As an educator and grandmother,…

More on how a Coos Bay homeowner added solar
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March 14, 2025

Spring tips to keep your home comfortable

Spring is in the air, and with it comes changing temperatures across the Pacific Northwest. Whether…

Find more spring energy efficiency tips
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March 5, 2025

7 questions to consider before going solar

Maybe you have wondered if solar—or solar plus battery storage—could be a good addition to your…

Read seven questions to smart solar shopping
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December 10, 2024

Why weatherization is the first step you should take to enhance your home’s energy efficiency

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With a long list of federal tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed…

Learn more about weatherization
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November 4, 2024

Lower your energy use and heating costs with these easy tips

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With cool temperatures on the horizon, Energy Trust of Oregon has advice on how people can…

Find energy saving tips
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September 27, 2024

Beyond the grid: Exploring solar + storage for home resilience

This is the first in a series of posts on energy resilience. When the lights go…

Read more about solar + storage
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September 25, 2024

More than 100 Oregon families receive new, energy-saving homes

A home is more than a building. Home means safety, family and stability. But for many…

More on the Manufactured Home Replacement Program
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July 24, 2024

Protect your home’s air quality during wildfires

Every year, wildfires are becoming more frequent and taking longer to contain. Wildfire season is also…

More about indoor air quality
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May 21, 2024

Coos Bay family lowers carbon footprint for their home and brewery

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Carmen Matthews and Annie Pollard have high standards when it comes to sustainable living. So much…

More on the Coos Bay family

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