Sylvia Sanchez, Portland, Oregon
Sylvia Sanchez, a condo owner in Portland, faced a range of challenges upon moving into her new condo, such as hot days, cold nights and overall discomfort. Through an energy audit with Energy Trust, she discovered that her condo lacked proper insulation among other issues. With new, high-performance floor insulation and a ductless heat pump (DHP) she installed using cash incentives, she’s increased her comfort level and lowered her utility bills.
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Slater Buildings, La Grande, Oregon
After facing high heating costs, the owner of the 130-year-old Slater Building in La Grande, Oregon, upgraded to energy-efficient tankless water heaters. These new heaters cut down on energy use in this mixed-use apartment building and provide residents with more consistent water temperatures, helping them save on annual energy bills.
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Vancouver Innovation Center, Vancouver, Washington
After acquiring the 179-acre Vancouver Innovation Center, New BluePrint Partners LLC and Rabina have focused on increasing efficiency across the property. Collaborating with Energy Trust and NW Natural, the development team launched a multi-phase project to upgrade HVAC system controls, resulting in over $150,000 in annual energy savings.
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The Springs at Clackamas Woods, Milwaukie, Oregon
The Springs at Clackamas Woods, a senior living community, upgraded 47 HVAC units to state-of-the-art, energy-efficient packaged terminal heat pumps. These new systems not only ensure a consistently comfortable environment for residents but also deliver significant savings, reducing energy costs by over $11,700 annually. Thanks to Energy Trust cash incentives, the investment in these heat pumps is expected to pay for itself in under three years through utility savings alone.
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Hood River Hotel, Hood River, Oregon Estimated annual savings: $104,800
The historic Hood River Hotel replaced all 70 of their boiler’s original steam traps to ensure reliable performance and reduce operational expenses. Cash incentives completely covered the cost of the upgrade, which will save the hotel nearly $104,800 on annual utility bills.
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Wallowa Lake Lodge, Joseph, Oregon Estimated Annual Savings: $5,800
Preserving a historic building is no easy task, especially when you want sustainability at the forefront. This is exactly what Madeline Lau, general manager at the Wallowa Lake Lodge, is doing by making upgrades that will save the lodge thousands of dollars every year by reducing energy use.
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