STATEWIDE: Providence
Health & Services receives Energy Leadership Award
Providence Health & Services received the Energy Leadership
Award from Energy Trust in recognition of their
outstanding commitment to energy efficiency and the
environment. Since 2004, Providence has invested more than
$10 million in energy upgrades at 27 new and existing
Oregon facilities, resulting in combined annual
electricity savings of 10.6 million kilowatt hours and
230,000 therms of natural gas. Energy Trust supported
these projects with incentives of more than $1 million.
"Providence is leading the health care industry, both
here in Oregon and across the country, in showing what
can be accomplished through energy efficiency," said
Margie Harris, executive director, Energy Trust. "Providence
is leaving no stone unturned as they pursue cost-effective
savings. Providence shows that investing in energy upgrades
improves the bottom line and protects Oregon's environment."
Read more about Energy Trust's Energy Leadership Award
PORTLAND: Schnitzer
Steel Industries upgrades energy efficiency, environmental
systems at Portland metals recycling operation
Schnitzer Steel Industries has completed upgrades to its
manufacturing and environmental systems at its Portland
operations, saving energy and millions of dollars over
the long term. These investments — including the
installation of a state-of-the-art Metso Texas Shredder
and related systems — totaled more than $14 million
and are a part of Schnitzer Steel's $770 million, multi-year
investment strategy. Energy Trust provided an incentive of
$410,000 to the project and provided consulting services
through the Production Efficiency program. PGE installed
a new 115-kilovolt transmission line to serve the new load
and assisted with design and construction of Schnitzer's new
electrical substation.
Read more about energy efficiency at Schnitzer Steel Industries
PORTLAND, FOREST GROVE: High
School students learn to build green
Students from building technology and construction
programs at Portland's Benson Polytechnic High School, Forest
Grove High School and Portland Community College kicked
off the school year with a day-long green building course
on October 15. The students took part in a classroom
and hands-on sessions led by local ENERGY STAR® builders,
along with representatives of Oregon Building Congress
and Energy Trust's Technical School Outreach program.
Read more about Energy Trust's Technical School Outreach program
TRADE ALLY OF THE MONTH: Gale
Contractor Services
It's the time of year when homeowners start to think
about their energy costs. Energy Trust incentives helped
more than 14,000 Oregon households weatherize their homes
in 2006. One of the most active trade allies in the
Home Energy Solutions program is Gale Contractor
Services of Portland. In the month of September, Gale
Contractor Services completed the most projects (20) and
produced the most incentive dolllars ($15,734) of
any trade ally in the program. "Helping our customers
save energy and improve their homes is one of our
company's core values," said Don Dodds, district manager
for Gale Contractor Services. "Working with Energy Trust is a
rewarding addition to our commitment. We're looking
forward to doing even more and to having more of our
people in the program."
Read Gale Contractor Services listing in the trade ally directory
STATEWIDE: Bonus
incentives help Oregonians get ready for winter
Winter heating season is here, and limited-time Energy
Trust bonus incentives make it a great time for homeowners
to make their homes warmer and more comfortable — and energy costs more
manageable. Bonus incentives, available through
December 31, are available for installing
high efficiency heat pumps and gas furnaces, and natural gas direct vent
fireplaces and are in addition to standard
Energy Trust incentives.
Read more about Energy Trust's winter heating incentives
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
IN THE NEWS
STATEWIDE: Providence Health & Services recognized for energy leadership
environmentalleader.com
MEDFORD: Residents roll out green welcome mat
Medford Mail-Tribune
CORVALLIS: City groups to put heads together
Corvallis Gazette-Times
PORTLAND: Schnitzer shredder slices more efficiently
Daily Journal of Commerce
