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January 14, 2026

Pacific Power Wattsmart lowers cost for solar + storage

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Pacific Power customers can now stack Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives with Pacific Power’s Wattsmart®…

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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

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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

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If you’ve been sneezing (a lot), you’re not alone. Allergy season is hitting hard in Oregon…

Learn more about energy-efficient solutions
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May 1, 2025

Farmworker Housing is cutting energy costs and helping families save

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For families living in one of Farmworker Housing Development Corporation’s (FHDC) 11 properties in Oregon’s mid-Willamette…

Learn more about how they are saving
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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…

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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…

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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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