STATEWIDE: Recycle your old fridge and get cash
It's time to clean out your garages and basements,
Oregon. The ENERGY STAR® Products
program launched its refrigerator recycling initiative
June 1, 2008. Participants receive a $30 cash incentive
when they recycle their old energy-wasting fridge or
freezer. The appliances are picked up for free and the
participants gain big energy savings—as much as $100
per year—by eliminating a second, often
under-utilized and half-empty refrigerator. To qualify
for the free pickup and cash incentive, the refrigerator
or freezer must be 10-30 cubic feet in size, in working
condition, plugged in and cleaned out. Schedule a pickup
time online or call 1-866-444-8907. Service provided by JACO Environmental.
Read more about Energy Trust's refrigerator recycling initiative
CORVALLIS: Corvallis on course to meet challenge
It's three months into the Corvallis Energy Challenge
and more than 435 homes have received or been scheduled
for free Home Energy Reviews. Approximately 400 others
are on the list to be scheduled. Energy Trust is on
track to complete 1,000 Home Energy Reviews by fall and
help Corvallis homeowners take control of energy costs
by increasing energy efficiency.
On the business side, the Resource Efficiency
Program in Corvallis has completed walkthrough
assessment reports for 14 businesses, with four more
reports in process and 16 businesses waiting to schedule
walkthroughs. Corvallis apartment property managers
will learn how they can participate at a breakfast
meeting June 12. The Challenge is a part of the
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's community
sustainability action plan. The Corvallis Sustainability
Coalition will host the second of three Corvallis town
hall meetings to continue building that plan on
Wednesday, June 25.
Read more about the Corvallis Energy Challenge
STATEWIDE: Energy Trust boosts production efficiency incentives
Manufacturers seeking to manage rising energy costs can
now rely on a bigger cash incentive when they invest in
production efficiency improvements. Energy Trust's cash
incentive for custom projects has increased from 15 cents
per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 20 cents per kWh. The
incentive can pay up to 50 percent of project cost,
whichever is less. For new projects completed by the end
of 2008, Energy Trust will pay the incentive up to 60
percent of eligible project cost.
"Companies that invest in energy efficiency can achieve significant energy
savings that can help their business reduce operating
costs, improve operation and boost competitiveness," said
Elaine Prause, program manager, Production Efficiency
program. Energy Trust's Production Efficiency program
serves small to mid-sized manufacturers, industrial
facilities, agriculture operations and water/wastewater
treatment facilities.
Read more about the increased production efficiency incentive
PORTLAND: Solar system replaces textbooks at local school
Sunnyside Environmental School installed a 1.1 kilowatt
solar energy system and educational kiosk during the
school's first annual Environmental Invention Convention.
Sunnyside, Portland Public Schools, Energy Trust,
Portland General Electric and Bonneville Environmental
Foundation celebrated the installation May 13.
Sunnyside is the fifth Portland public school to
participate in Bonneville Environmental Foundation's
Solar 4R Schools program, which is designed to
teach students and communities about renewable energy.
Kacia Brockman, Energy Trust's solar program manager,
says programs such as these are excellent opportunities
for communities to investigate renewable energy. "We're
thrilled to work with BEF, PGE and Portland Public
Schools to facilitate renewable energy education for
Sunnyside Environmental School students," said Brockman.
Read more about solar on Sunnyside Environmental School
TRADE ALLY OF THE MONTH: Pacific Lamp Wholesale
Making the switch to energy-efficient lighting is a
whole lot easier with Pacific Lamp Wholesale. In
business for over 32 years, Pacific Lamp sells
replacement lights and offers free lighting audits
throughout the Portland metro area. Pacific Lamp was
one of the first lighting companies to join Energy Trust's
Trade Ally Network in 2004.
"We average 75 projects a year. Energy Trust incentives are a huge factor in
getting our customers to say, 'Yes, go ahead with the
project'," said co-owner David Junkin. Junkin became a
trade ally to help his clients save energy and money as
they upgrade to efficient lighting. To provide the best
possible customer service, he knows it is important to
keep his 12-person staff educated on new technologies
by regular attendance at Energy Trust's lighting
seminars. Pictured left to right, Pacific Lamp
Lighting Specialists—Bruce Vankleek, Tom Morin and
Jason Ping.
Read Pacific Lamp Wholesale's profile in the Trade Ally directory
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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