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Energy Trust grant program helps nonprofits reach diverse communities
Community

Energy Trust grant program helps nonprofits reach diverse communities

Energy Trust is focused on bringing clean, affordable energy to all. However, certain customer groups – including Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities, people with low incomes and those living in rural areas – have historically been underserved by Energy Trust’s programs and services.

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Empowering diverse contractors with business development support, mentorship
Trade Ally

Empowering diverse contractors with business development support, mentorship

Since 2022, Energy Trust’s Contractor Development Pathway offer has provided education, support and resources for contractor businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, people of color, women and people in rural areas to help them grow their business and complete energy efficiency projects.

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Saving energy allows Samaritan Health to invest more in patient care
Commercial

Saving energy allows Samaritan Health to invest more in patient care

The Samaritan Health Services hospitals in Albany and Lebanon are integral to the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve. The Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is a small rural hospital serving east Linn County communities, while the Samaritan Albany General is an acute care facility and health center providing medical services to the greater Albany area.

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Community-focused programs amplify benefits for customers and utility systems
Community

Community-focused programs amplify benefits for customers and utility systems

Thanks to a collaboration with Energy Trust and NW Natural, two Willamette Valley cities are using less natural gas across the entire community, bringing benefits for residents, business owners and utility systems.

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Investing in the next generation of clean energy professionals
Residential

Investing in the next generation of clean energy professionals

Interns participate in on-the-job training with Home Energy Life Performance (H.E.L.P.) Group. Photo courtesy of Earth Advantage 

Bringing the benefits of clean energy to customers and communities relies on a skilled workforce available to complete customer projects. However, the current demand for labor across energy efficiency and renewable energy industries far exceeds the available supply. With historically low representation of women and workers of color in the skilled trades, there is also opportunity to build more equitable career pathways that encourage participation from diverse communities.

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Small businesses cut costs with free lighting upgrades
Commercial

Small businesses cut costs with free lighting upgrades

Energy costs are a big line item for small businesses that are the lifeblood of Oregon’s rural towns and city neighborhoods. Managing energy use is just one of many things these business owners have to juggle, usually without the time and money to do it. Energy Trust is making it easier by bringing no-cost lighting upgrades to them—sometimes right to their doorstep.

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