Small Business Support
From saving energy to sustainability, we have resources to help your business thrive.
From saving energy to sustainability, we have resources to help your business thrive.
Hey small businesses, we love your energy!
You are at the heart of an Oregon kind of energy. Your hustle, innovation and resiliency inspire us every day. When it comes to energy needs, we know that one size doesn’t fit all. We’ve got options for you no matter what your goals are.
Getting started on your energy journey is easy!
Start with a free 15-minute Savings Checkup with one of our Energy Experts. The team will help you identify energy and cost-saving opportunities in your business. Whether it’s through PGE programs or Energy Trust of Oregon incentives, we’ll find the right programs to help your business.
How a faulty freezer door led to a complete energy overhaul
Director of Operations at Scenic Fruit, Jake Mabe, set out to replace a freezer door he knew was costing the company a lot of energy. This got Jake thinking, “How else can we save energy here?”
With incentives from Energy Trust, Scenic Fruit has replaced three freezer doors, upgraded their lighting and integrated energy saving software at their 30,000 square foot warehouse. These upgrades are expected to save the local business an estimated $50,000 a year!
Brighten up your space: LED lighting for business
Lighting consumes about 30 percent of the total energy used in most commercial buildings. So naturally, it’s a good place to start when considering ways to make your business more energy efficient.
A little or a lot, we’ve got you powered.
Be part of the clean energy future with a mix of renewable power that meets your needs. With Basic Service you’re already using renewable sources. Add a little more or go fully renewable with one of our Green Future℠ renewable power options.
Energy Partner Smart Thermostat Program
Our Energy Partner Smart Thermostat program is a great place to start saving energy and earning money for your business! With smart thermostats and seasonal rewards, local businesses have found it pays to use less energy without sacrificing comfort and productivity.
Meet some local small business sustainability champions!
What do Music Millennium, Lovejoy Workshop, and Cloud Pine Tea + Culture have in common? They’re all Green Future℠ Choice renewable energy customers. By enrolling in the #1 renewable energy program in the nation, these customers are choosing to cover 100% of their energy use from renewable resources. In addition, we just think they’re plain awesome.
If you’re nostalgic for the good ol’ days, you’ll want to pay a visit to our friends at Arcade 2084 
. They’ve created an authentic 80s arcade experience with a speakeasy-style cocktail bar right on main street in Hillsboro!
Since 2009, The Rosewood Initiative has been a leader in bringing the community together for positive change. Through hope, equity, transformation, connection and commitment, they’re building a safe, healthy and vibrant place where neighbors can thrive together.
You don't have to do much digging to find that the folks at Bennett Urban Farm Store are big on community. At their shop in historic downtown Hillsboro, you’ll find a wide selection of carefully sourced goods from local makers, as well as some of the smoothest small batch coffee around — lovingly roasted in house!
ECOVIBE is a mindful urban oasis of plants, pottery, kitchenware, candles, and more. They are also proud members of 1% For The Planet, so you can feel good about your shopping experience knowing a portion of every online sale goes to local environmental nonprofits!
On a mission to be a place for friends to reconnect and create, Lovejoy Workshop is inspiring people to build timeless pieces and memories they will treasure forever. Browse their workshop schedule or book a private party to enjoy one of their tailor-made experiences!
Prepare Your Business
Tips on how to protect your business and minimize disruptions.