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January 26, 2026

Cream Northwest scoops up sustainable savings with solar

Two people stand in front of a bright orange food trailer with a large black oval sign that reads “Homemade Ice Cream,” “cream,” “Northwest,” and “Local Ingredients.” The word “cream” is stylized and centered, suggesting the business name “Cream Northwest.” The trailer promotes artisanal ice cream made with local ingredients.

Tariffs and weather impacts on coffee and cocoa beans, fluctuating dairy prices and rising utility bills…

Read how solar makes sense for small ice cream business
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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®…

Read more about Pacific Power’s Wattsmart® Battery Program incentives
Featured
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…

Learn more about a solar lease
Featured
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…

Read about the 30,000th solar project
Featured
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
Featured
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
Featured
March 3, 2025

Changemaker Bruce Richey has been bringing energy-efficient design to new and existing spaces across rural Southern OR

This is a part of a series of blog posts amplifying community voices. These views reflect…

Read more about Bruce Richey
Featured
January 15, 2025

Empowering affordable housing with energy efficiency and solar

Photos courtesy of Central City Concern A new affordable housing development in Portland is tackling critical…

Read more about affordable housing
Featured
December 19, 2024

Energy Trust receives $25 million to install solar for Portland communities of color, lower-income families

In the coming years, more Portland families will see the benefits of solar than ever before.…

Read more about Portland rooftop solar
Featured
December 18, 2024

Beaverton’s first year-round shelter combines sustainability and compassion

This fall, the City of Beaverton unveiled its first permanent, year-round homeless shelter. A former mattress…

Read more about the Beaverton's energy efficient homeless shelter

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