Criss Family Farms, Klamath Falls, OR Estimated Annual Savings
In March of 2022, Gov. Kate Brown declared drought emergencies in 11 counties in Central, Eastern and Southern Oregon, citing low snowpack, reservoir levels and low streamflow that “have caused or will cause natural and economic disaster conditions.”
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Jimenez Farms, Milton-Freewater, OR Estimated Annual Savings
Felipe Jimenez owns and operates Jimenez Farms, a 50-acre farm outside Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Jimenez used all his savings to purchase the land more than 15 years ago. And with just $60 remaining in his pocket, he slowly started buying the seeds and tools needed to cultivate and grow the farm into what it is today.
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Grain Craft, Portland
Grain Craft, a flour mill located in North Portland, produces 720,000 pounds of flour every day, which is then packaged and delivered to commercial bakeries throughout the Pacific Northwest. In its efforts to improve energy efficiency and sustainable operations, the company has engaged in Energy Trust’s Strategic Energy Management offering.
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Ruby Jewel, Portland
Ruby Jewel, a Portland favorite depends on super-premium ice cream and well-functioning freezers. It is essential for Ruby Jewel that its product is kept at a consistent temperate and when its freezer was inconsistent, they knew there was a problem. Working with an Energy Trust of Oregon trade ally they found a solution.
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Midtown Place brings energy-efficient affordable housing to Central Oregon
A beautiful new apartment community has Redmond, Oregon’s midtown district bustling. Midtown Place offers affordable housing to families and workers who drive the area’s economy, and features healthy, comfortable living spaces that prioritize energy efficiency and low utility costs.
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Energy-saving manufactured home is a milestone for many
This spring, Nadja Schmidt moved into a new, energy-efficient manufactured home at the West-Side Pines Cooperative in Bend. The move was a milestone for her—and for Energy Trust.
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