Following the deadly heatwave in the summer of 2021 – during which over 100 Oregonians died…
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March 25, 2024
Study highlights gaps in Oregon’s cooling access
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March 12, 2024
Claim new home energy tax credits to maximize savings
Federal tax credits created through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help people make their homes…
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January 4, 2024
Energy Trust supports business customers following Oregon’s ban on certain fluorescent lighting
Oregon’s new ban on certain lighting products starting in 2024 will mean changes for Energy Trust’s…
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August 16, 2023
Solar tax credits now available to tax-exempt entities
For state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits and other tax-exempt entities, investing in solar energy is…
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August 14, 2023
Oregon Legislature supports agricultural communities with $50 million investment
The Oregon Legislature is making a significant new investment to help farmers, ranchers and agricultural communities…
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August 1, 2023
How to combine new home energy tax credits with Energy Trust incentives
Is there a home efficiency upgrade you've been waiting to do? With more resources available than…
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July 21, 2023
What energy, climate legislation did Oregon lawmakers pass this year?
Oregon’s legislative session ended last month with a flurry of activity—including passage of new energy and…
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March 20, 2023
Equity now formally part of oversight for Energy Trust
Each year the Oregon Public Utility Commission sets performance measures for Energy Trust that cover all…
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March 17, 2023
More help this year for Oregon businesses to cut energy use, save money
The landmark Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022, is expected to help millions of Americans benefit from…
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February 3, 2023
Federal solar tax credit increases to 30%
An expanded federal tax credit is making it more affordable for homeowners to go solar. The…
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