Energy

At Duncan Livestock and Hay, energy upgrades create a more sustainable farm

November 19, 2023

Water is a precious commodity in drought-stricken southern Oregon. In Klamath County, a rural area known for its natural beauty, farming culture and outdoor recreation, local producers are having to make tough choices as they navigate dwindling resources. For ranchers Cameron and Garrett Duncan, the solution is personal. They are…

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Energy projects bring relief to families, tribal elders in Klamath Falls

October 11, 2023

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,…

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A commitment to energy efficiency nets Biomass One nearly $300,000 in annual energy savings

September 12, 2023

A 10-year commitment to energy efficiency has helped Biomass One, a 28.5-megawatt cogeneration facility in White City, slash 4.1 million kilowatt hours from its annual energy use.  Biomass One, which burns wood waste to generate renewable power, first worked with Energy Trust of Oregon in 2009 to boost efficiency in…

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New solar arrays move SOU toward energy self-sufficiency

September 12, 2023

Southern Oregon University is taking big strides toward becoming the first public university in the U.S. to produce all of the daytime electricity used on its campus, with a $1.56 million contract signed this month to install new solar arrays and a battery storage facility, and on-site construction work set…

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New Evergreen Federal Bank branch gets net zero ready with Stracker elevated solar trackers and a rooftop system

July 16, 2023

Evergreen Federal Bank is coming to Ashland with a state-of-the-art, fully solar-powered branch. The solar power system, which includes high-power elevated solar trackers trackers by Stracker Solar and rooftop system, was designed to provide all the energy the 6,110 square-foot facility will need and achieve net-zero status for the new…

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Commercial Strategic Energy Management

July 13, 2023

By Oregon Energy Trust – https://www.energytrust.org/commercial/strategic-energy-management/ Save energy and build resilience Improving energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to reduce operating costs. You can reinvest savings in your organization and employees, operate more sustainably and respond more effectively in a rapidly changing world. Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is…

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SOU receives additional $1 million in state support for solar arrays

June 10, 2023

(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University continues to leverage state and federal support for renewable energy projects, with the Oregon Department of Energy announcing last week that the university will be awarded a $1 million grant for the second straight year to build solar arrays on campus. SOU also received…

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Universal Hydrogen Successfully Completes First Flight of Hydrogen Regional Airliner

March 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES & MOSES LAKE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Universal Hydrogen Co., this morning flew a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The airplane, nicknamed Lightning McClean, took off at 8:41am PST from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) and flew for 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 3,500 MSL. The flight,…

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TC Chevy Dealership Goes Solar with Stracker Solar

October 9, 2022

Five elevated Strackers will provide clean energy for Ashland’s TC Chevy, making the successful business the first solar-powered auto dealership in Southern Oregon TC Chevy, the leading electric vehicle dealer in Southern Oregon, is going solar. And not just with any solar solution! The management of the iconic auto dealership,…

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Stracker Solar appoints Allen Gilstrap as new CEO

October 9, 2022

State-of-the-art elevated solar tracker manufacturer brings successful fintech executive aboard to lead company’s national expansion Stracker Solar is pleased to announce that Allen Gilstrap has joined the company as CEO. Gilstrap has extensive international experience in launching and building VC-funded, technology businesses. Gilstrap is taking over the chief executive position…

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Five tips to keep smoke out of your home and business

August 8, 2022

With the major McKinney fire burning close to California border, we know that along with the fire threat, communities nearby are also coping with the threat of smoke.   Below are tips from Energy Trust of Oregon on how to keep smoke out of your home and the air in your home and businesses safe.  …

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Taking solar to new heights

June 5, 2022

Interview with Jeff Sharpe, Life-long Entrepreneur and Community Advocate, Founder and CEO of Stracker Solar Jeff Sharpe is the Founder and CEO of Stracker Solar, an Ashland-based solar manufacturer and installer firm. He has been a professional engineer and the founder/owner of various successful businesses for the past 35 years.…

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