PORTLAND, Ore. — February 26, 2018 — Energy Trust of Oregon will bid the program delivery contracts for its Production Efficiency Custom and Strategic Energy Management offerings in three geographic territories. It is best practice to bid out contracts periodically with the objective of delivering effective services and high value for utility customers.

Energy Trust will release the Request for Proposal (RFP) on March 26, 2018, with proposals due to Energy Trust on April 27, 2018. Work under the new program delivery contracts will begin on January 1, 2019. Energy Trust anticipates that it will negotiate with the winning bidders to execute a three-year contract with two optional one-year extensions. To view the posted RFP on March 26 and for more information, visit www.energytrust.org/opportunities.

Through Energy Trust’s Production Efficiency program, customers can access cash incentives and technical expertise for Custom projects and Strategic Energy Management services that result in energy-efficiency improvements at industrial facilities. In 2018, Energy Trust incentives for these offerings are budgeted at approximately $11.2 million to save an expected 8.2 average megawatts of electricity and more than 740,000 therms of natural gas.

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable power. Our services, cash incentives and energy solutions have helped participating customers of Portland General
Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista save $2.7 billion on energy bills. Our work helps keep energy costs as low as possible, creates jobs and builds a sustainable energy future. Learn more at www.energytrust.org or call 1-866-368-7878.

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