KLAMATH FALLS: Collins
Products receives Energy Leadership Award
Collins Products received an Energy Trust Energy
Leadership Award on September 27 in recognition of its
outstanding commitment to energy efficiency at the
company's Klamath Falls facilities. Since 2004, Collins
has invested more than $1.3 million in energy upgrades
at its particleboard and hardboard plants. As a result,
annual electricity savings are nearly 3.5 million
kilowatt hours. Energy Trust supported these projects
with incentives of more than $623,000.
"Collins has long been an environmental leader in
the wood products industry," said Margie Harris,
executive director, Energy Trust. "By investing in
their energy future, Collins shows that energy upgrades
help companies improve the bottom line and protect
Oregon's environment."
Read more about Collins Products' Leadership Award
STATEWIDE: Energy Trust
programs receive national honors
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE),
a nonprofit research group based in Washington, D.C.,
has recognized Energy Trust's New Buildings program as
an "exemplary program" as part of a national awards
program to honor America's leading energy efficiency
programs. Energy Trust's Production Efficiency program
received an honorable mention.
"These programs are delivering energy savings that
are critical in helping customers cope with today's
high energy costs, plus they make an important
environmental contribution because they help
reduce greenhouse gas emissions," noted Martin Kushler,
Ph.D., ACEEE's utilities program director.
Read more about Energy Trust's national award
PORTLAND: Northwest's
largest solar array unveiled at Portland Habilitation Center
Senator Gordon Smith helped open a new building that
will utilize the largest use of renewable energy through
photovoltaic solar panels in Oregon and Washington.
The Portland Habilitation Center Northwest in
Northeast Portland will feature an 870-kilowatt solar
photovoltaic system that will provide up to 123 percent
of the center's electricity needs. Energy Trust is
supporting the project through a special nonprofit
and government incentive rate for organizations and
public entities that own their solar systems directly,
as well as for those that seek a third-party
ownership model.
Read more about solar incentives for nonprofits and government entities
Read more about Portland Habilitation's solar array
STATEWIDE: New higher
incentive cap for commercial solar systems
Rooftop solar panels could become a more common sight
in Oregon as a result of changes in cash incentive caps
and tax credits for businesses. Energy Trust has
increased the incentive cap on commercial solar
electric systems from 50 to 100 kilowatts. The Oregon
Business Energy Tax Credit was raised to 50 percent of
eligible system cost during the last legislative
session, and the federal tax credit is 30 percent of
installed system cost until December 31, 2008.
"This is a great time for Oregon businesses to turn
to the sun," said Kacia Brockman, solar programs manager,
Energy Trust. "The combination of Energy Trust
incentives and state and federal tax credits makes it a
sound business decision, as well as a smart
environmental action."
Read more about solar incentives for commercial and industrial facilities
PROMOTIONS
Energy Trust offers special incentives throughout the
year to encourage Oregonians to choose energy efficient
products and install efficient and renewable features
in their homes and businesses.
Energy Trust promotions
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