Energy Trust, community partners bring savings, safety to more families
Oregon families with lower incomes face significant barriers to making their homes more energy-efficient and lowering their energy bills. These families often pay a higher share of their income to heat and cool their homes.
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Energy projects bring relief to elders of Klamath Tribes Klamath Falls
In 2012, Wanda Powless worked with a group of partners to refurbish the old Olympic Lodge Motel in Klamath Falls, with the goal of creating transitional housing. From there, Turtle Cove was born, with the mission of providing a safe, stable place for women transitioning from abuse, places of poverty, addiction and crime.
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Energy Trust grant program helps nonprofits reach diverse communities
Energy Trust is focused on bringing clean, affordable energy to all. However, certain customer groups – including Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities, people with low incomes and those living in rural areas – have historically been underserved by Energy Trust’s programs and services.
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Empowering diverse contractors with business development support, mentorship
Since 2022, Energy Trust’s Contractor Development Pathway offer has provided education, support and resources for contractor businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, people of color, women and people in rural areas to help them grow their business and complete energy efficiency projects.
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Saving energy allows Samaritan Health to invest more in patient care
The Samaritan Health Services hospitals in Albany and Lebanon are integral to the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve. The Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is a small rural hospital serving east Linn County communities, while the Samaritan Albany General is an acute care facility and health center providing medical services to the greater Albany area.
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Community-focused programs amplify benefits for customers and utility systems
Thanks to a collaboration with Energy Trust and NW Natural, two Willamette Valley cities are using less natural gas across the entire community, bringing benefits for residents, business owners and utility systems.
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