More than 100 Oregon families receive new, energy-saving homes
A home is more than a building. Home means safety, family and stability. But for many Oregonians living in older manufactured homes, their homes can mean a long list of items that need fixing and high energy bills with little comfort through cold winters and sweltering summer heat waves.
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Centennial School District, Portland, OR
Through Energy Trust’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program, the Centennial School District facilities team learned how to reduce energy consumption and improve comfort. Custom HVAC control projects at seven of the district’s schools enabled better temperature control, reduced maintenance costs and created a better, more sustainable learning environment.
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Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Portland, OR
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, a Portland-based non-profit, has provided care for over 135,000 feral cats statewide. Primarily funded by donations, the organization aims to keep operational costs low, but rising utility bills presented a challenge.
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Evergreen Public Schools, Vancouver, WA Estimated Annual Savings: $49,500
Evergreen Public Schools in Clark County serves over 20,000 students across 38 buildings. Providing a quality learning environment for such a large population is a big undertaking, which is why the school district frequently looks for energy-saving opportunities.
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Scenic Fruit saves big and brightens up their operations Learn how Scenic Fruit increased energy efficiency and utility savings with lighting
After seeing the significant energy impact from fixing freezer doors in their facility, Scenic Fruit wanted to do more–and possibly earn cash incentives while doing so. While evaluating their building, they saw potential savings and impact through upgrading their lighting.
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Oregon Food Bank, Portland, OR Estimated Annual Savings: $4,000
The aging forklift battery chargers at the Oregon Food Bank headquarters needed an upgrade, but budget constraints were a challenge. Thankfully, the organization’s battery vendor, Motive Energy, informed them of an opportunity to save on the new chargers through Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives.
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