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July 26, 2023

Energy-saving upgrades can carry extra benefits for people with disabilities

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Energy-efficient homes not only save residents money on their energy bills, but they can also bring…

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May 24, 2023

How Energy Trust is helping Oregonians stay safe in sweltering weather

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As extreme heat events continue to pose significant challenges for Oregonian, Energy Trust is exploring new…

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January 20, 2023

Energy Trust supports rebuilding following powerful hailstorm in Wallowa

In August, an isolated storm with high winds and dense hailstones large enough to puncture a…

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December 16, 2022

Energy Trust at 20: Home energy use continues to evolve

In honor of Energy Trust’s 20th anniversary this year, we’re asking our staff experts to reflect…

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August 3, 2022

Solar Savers: Increased incentives help Josh Chang go solar

For Josh Chang and his wife Heidi, solar power seemed like a nice, “someday” dream for…

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October 27, 2021

Watch Energy Trust summits with residential, business customers

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Engaging customers of color, customers with lower incomes and rural customers is a core focus of…

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September 23, 2021

Equity and innovation: Three takeaways from CLEAResult’s Energy Forum

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The energy-efficiency industry must innovate to effectively respond to challenges, from growing costs to climate change…

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August 19, 2021

How to program your smart thermostat to save energy and money

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Smart thermostats help you save on energy bills by using a custom heating and cooling schedule…

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July 9, 2021

How to install your smart thermostat

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Smart thermostats are a great tool for saving energy and money. They can automatically adjust the…

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July 8, 2021

Cleaner indoor air and lower energy costs: Tips for wildfire season

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Wildfires—and the resulting smoke—have become increasingly common and more severe across Oregon in recent years. According…

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