Energy
How an Ashland Dental Office Generates Maximum Solar Energy with the Smallest Footprint
And reduced project costs by 60% with local incentives, federal and state tax credits Dr. Brandt Cullen, owner of Ashland Family Dentistry, has decided to go solar because of the long-term financial stability and energy security it would provide his business. When researching solutions and local solar installers, he found…
Read MoreEnergy Trust appoints new board members with experience in energy justice, industrial energy research
The Energy Trust of Oregon Board of Directors has appointed two new volunteer members: Dr. Peter Therkelsen of Ashland and Silvia Tanner of Portland. Both have extensive experience in the energy sector, and both are committed to energy justice and exploring new ways to bring clean and affordable energy to communities underserved by Energy Trust. “These two new…
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Stay warm this fall and winter while keeping energy costs down
Just as we head into fall and winter, energy costs are rising across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index, energy costs nationally are up 25% from this time last year. That can cut into family budgets and mean less money for holiday shopping. Energy Trust of Oregon, a nonprofit…
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Five ways to improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency during wildfires
With wildfires burning across Oregon, including the nearby Bootleg fire, and above-normal fire activity predicted for the western U.S., communities across Oregon and Washington are facing the threat of another smoke-filled summer. Wildfires can pose health threats due to the microscopic particles from smoke. And that smoke can also make your heating and air…
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Six tips to keep your home cooler, safer during the extreme heat
With the summer season starting, it’s a great time for Oregonians to take some small steps to keep their home cool and their energy bills cooler. And, with temperatures heating up and more than three-fourths of Oregon already in some stage of drought these low- and no-cost cooling and water-saving tips are sure to provide some much-needed relief. 1. Power down…
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Reopening after COVID: Simple Checks Can Save Your Business Energy and Money
With state restrictions lifting – shops, restaurants, office buildings, and others may soon see their largest crowds in more than a year. Along with considering health and safety for employees and customers, businesses may also be starting up equipment for the first time in months. Energy Trust of Oregon works…
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New partnership brings energy and cost savings to businesses in rural Oregon
By Hannah Mullin C+C | ALL ABOUT THE GOOD There’s a new program helping small businesses in rural, southern Oregon save money and prepare for the future. With fewer than 2,500 residents, the town of Lakeview is even more remote than most rural communities, meaning there are fewer contractors available…
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Avista declares natural gas emission reduction goal
Company plans to reduce emissions 30% by 2030, 100% by 2045 On EarthDay, Avista announced its goal to reduce emissions for natural gas. Building on the company’s clean electricity goals, Avista has set a new aspirational natural gas goal of being carbon neutral by 2045, with a near-term goal of…
Read MoreWhat COVID-19 means for energy efficiency in Oregon
The impacts of COVID-19 on Oregon’s energy-efficiency industry could be felt long after the pandemic is under control. That’s according to Energy Trust Executive Director Michael Colgrove, who was the featured speaker in a webinar this week hosted by the Association of Energy Services Professionals. Colgrove described how the state’s stay-at-home…
Read MoreExpanding benefits of energy efficiency: water reliability
Energy Trust’s work to save energy and generate renewable energy is also helping improve the reliability of rural waterways. In the West, agriculture can account for more than 90% of consumptive water use, which is water that is permanently withdrawn from its source, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.…
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Cheaper gas: Bad for climate and safety
By Joe Cortright Gasoline prices will drop 50 cents per gallon in the next week or so, and cheap gas will fuel more bad results: more air pollution, more greenhouse gases and more road deaths Now is the perfect time to put a carbon tax in place Lower gas prices…
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Application for 2,717 acre solar facility submitted
Bakeoven Solar LLC, a subsidiary of Avangrid Renewables LLC, submitted an application for site certificate (ASC) to the Oregon Department of Energy to construct and operate the Bakeoven Solar Project. The proposed facility would be a solar photovoltaic energy generation facility with a peak generating capacity of 303 megawatts that would…
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