Providence strides toward carbon-neutrality with lighting upgrades
Providence had a plan to become carbon-negative by 2030, and improving the lighting in their parking structures was a significant milestone toward that goal. Though it was a high-cost project, nearly $219,000 in cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon enabled Providence to move forward, enhancing safety and reducing operational costs.
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Bright futures: Sustainable lighting transforms the city of Albany
Recently, the city of Albany got a glow up. The roads and paths got very dark at night and didn’t feel safe for residents. With cash incentives from Energy Trust, Albany Public Works was able to replace nearly 3,000 outdated streetlights to increase safety and save energy.
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Salem Navigation Center, Salem, OR
TriMet Powell Garage, Portland, OR
Portland’s TriMet needed to modernize its 17-acre fleet maintenance facility to help meet its goals of an all-electric, zero-emission fleet. Receiving $81,000 in cash incentives, the facility is now sustainable, efficient, and a place where staff can do their best work.
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Dirty Cowgirl Saloon, Wasco, OR
The owners of The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon faced equipment challenges after moving the business into a century-old space. They sought out innovative, sustainable solutions to install new, more efficient equipment while limiting costs.
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Good Bike Co., Prineville, Oregon
James Good’s inefficient heating system led to heating bills of more than $400 a month during the winter at his bike shop in Prineville, Oregon. With help from a $750 incentive, Good installed an energy-efficient ductless heat pump in the shop. His monthly utility bills are now down to $75 a month and benefits from cooling in the hot summer months when temperatures often exceed 90 degrees.
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