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Energy Trust marks 5th anniversary with outstanding performance
Time flies when you're saving energy—2007 is the fifth anniversary of Energy Trust of Oregon. Thanks to the great collaborative work and commitment of trade and program allies, program delivery contractors, program management contractors and Energy Trust staff, we all have a lot to celebrate as we look ahead to 2007 and beyond. READ MORE

Make your voice heard through the trade ally survey
Energy Trust is working to improve communications with our trade allies through timely updates in Insider, trade ally roundtable discussions and our annual survey. The survey will be available by the end of March and will be open for responses through April 20. It's a great chance to provide valuable feedback about our programs, incentives and levels of service. READ MORE

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY REPORT: Legislature considering five energy proposals this session
Governor Ted Kulongoski has proposed five energy-related bills for the Oregon legislature to consider during its current session. Several will impact trade allies, especially solar contractors. READ MORE

New natural gas measures lead drive for higher gas efficiency gains
In an effort to increase levels of gas efficiency savings, Energy Trust is introducing new measures in 2007. Tankless water heaters and high efficiency direct vent gas fireplaces have been added as residential measures beginning March 1. At the same time, gas efficiency goals were raised from 19 million to 21 million therms to reflect the opportunity to boost savings gains, particularly in the residential sector. READ MORE

Energy Trust recognizes trade allies in southern Oregon
The Home Energy Solutions program recognized top performing trade allies in southern Oregon at a trade ally breakfast in Grants Pass on February 1. READ MORE

MARKETING UPDATE: Get your customers in focus
If your sales numbers are flat, you may need to improve your efforts to identify your target customers. With a clear, focused approach you can seek out the customers who are most likely to need your services and who deliver good return on your investment. It may sound like a big job, but you have the tools at hand to figure it out. READ MORE

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Program updates

Business Energy Solutions:

Existing Buildings

New Buildings

Production Efficiency

Home Energy Solutions:

ENERGY STAR® New Homes

ENERGY STAR® Products

Home Energy Solutions

Renewable Energy:

Biopower

Solar Electric and Solar Water Heating

Wind


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