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  • Renewable Energy

    If you can’t install a renewable energy system yourself, you can purchase renewable energy certificates from companies such as 3 Phases , which will send you information quantifying your impact and a sticker reading “Powered by Renewable Energy” to encourage others. Your contribution will be used to...
  • Energy Efficiency and Incentives

    How many Californians does it take to screw in an energy efficient light bulb? The answer is just one, and the results are big. Each conventional bulb you replace with a compact fluorescent light (CFL) will keep one ton of CO2 out of the atmosphere and save you the cost of purchasing 5 generations of...
  • Energy Efficiency and Savings

    How many Oregonians does it take to screw in an energy efficient light bulb? The answer is just one, and the results are big. Each standard bulb you replace with a compact fluorescent light will keep one ton of CO2out of the atmosphere and last long enough to save you the cost of purchasing 5 old-fashioned...
  • Ecometro Active: Audit Your Home or Apartment

    Get an online home energy audit from the Energy Trust of Oregon . This step-by-step calculator will show renters and homeowners where to check, what to fix, and how to keep energy — and money — from going out the window. You may even qualify for incentives like free CFLs or a free professional home audit...
  • EcoMetro Active: Phantom Power

    Seven to ten percent of your household electric bill may be from phantom power — appliances and gadgets that are turned off but still draw electricity. The phantoms include cell phone and iPod chargers, TVs and DVD players, printers and appliances in the kitchen. For an easy solution, consolidate plugs...
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