This is the first installment in a year-long series that will follow one family’s solar journey.…
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February 26, 2026
What’s it like to go solar? Follow the Olsen family’s experience
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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…
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January 14, 2026
Pacific Power Wattsmart® lowers cost for solar + storage
Pacific Power customers can now stack Energy Trust cash incentives with Pacific Power’s Wattsmart Battery Program…
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November 18, 2025
Considering a solar lease? Proceed cautiously
While it might sound like a low-cost path to solar benefits, it’s important to do your…
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August 21, 2025
Salem family’s solar + storage project marks the 30,000 solar milestone for Energy Trust
A new solar plus battery storage installation at the Salem home of Lisa Talbott-Wafer and her…
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August 11, 2025
Energy efficiency remains among Oregon’s most affordable energy resources
Energy fuels daily life in Oregon, powering the homes and buildings people live and work in.…
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May 28, 2025
Breathe easier during allergy season with energy-smart choices
If you’ve been sneezing (a lot), you’re not alone. Allergy season is hitting hard in Oregon…
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May 1, 2025
Farmworker Housing is cutting energy costs and helping families save
For families living in one of Farmworker Housing Development Corporation’s (FHDC) 11 properties in Oregon’s mid-Willamette…
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April 25, 2025
Free energy education workshops empower renters to take control of their energy costs
In 2024, multifamily property owners facilitated nearly 100 free educational workshops for their renters with help…
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April 16, 2025
Solar Within Reach makes Coos Bay homeowner’s solar dream come true
Valerie Eiselein gives careful attention to her house and her finances. As an educator and grandmother,…
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