Solar Within Reach makes Coos Bay homeowner’s solar dream come true
Educator and grandmother Valerie Eiselein wants to leave a clean environment for future generations. So, she was thrilled she could install solar panels — and save on energy bills — thanks to Solar Within Reach cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon. These increased incentives reduce solar costs for income-qualified households.
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Sweet Potato’s Closet, Hermiston, OR
Sweet Potato’s Closet received a $400 cash incentive to install a new smart thermostat to boost HVAC efficiency and indoor comfort for staff and visitors. Now, the non-profit organization maintains an ideal temperature year-round while keeping energy costs in check.
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Strengthening support for diverse contractors through peer mentorship
In 2024, Energy Trust expanded mentorship opportunities for contractors participating in its Contractor Development Pathway for current and prospective trade ally businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color, women and people in rural areas.
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Free energy education workshops empower renters to take control of their energy costs
In 2024, Energy Trust helped multifamily property owners facilitate nearly 100 free educational workshops for their renters. These workshops provided nearly 900 Oregon renters with the tools and confidence to save energy and lower their monthly utility costs.
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Community-based organizations help advance energy equity in rural Oregon
All utility customers eligible for Energy Trust’s energy efficiency and clean energy programs should have opportunities to directly participate in and benefit equitably from those programs. However, awareness of and access to these programs has historically lagged in low-income and rural areas.
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Centennial School District invests in efficiency to cut energy costs and create more comfortable, learning environments
Oregon’s schools are important hubs for learning and community around the state, yet many aging schools need critical maintenance upgrades. Energy Trust can help schools make those upgrades with the most efficient options that make classrooms more comfortable, safer and less costly to maintain.
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