Case Studies

Read and discover different OR-MEP projects across Oregon. Each case study dives into how the property used OR-MEP funding to provide energy-efficient affordable housing that reduces resident energy burden. Click on the images to learn more about each project’s story.

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New Construction

The Lawrence

Portland, Home First

Focused on resident well-being and decreasing carbon emissions, The Lawrence installed a variety of energy-efficient equipment with OR-MEP incentives to reduce residents’ energy burden. Since opening, The Lawrence has become home to a large community of refugees from Myanmar, Bangladesh and India.

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New Construction

Green Seed Apartments

Portland

Learn about Green Seed Apartments and how they used OR-MEP funds to build a carbon-neutral property.

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Existing Building

Garden Grove

Grants Pass, Chrisman Development

Garden Grove used OR-MEP incentives to improve resident comfort and reduce utility costs at the 1990s property. In each home, ductless heat pumps provide cooling and energy-efficient windows help maintain consistent indoor temperatures.

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New Construction

The Aurora

Portland, Human Solutions

Resident well-being is at the center of The Aurora’s energy-efficient design. Learn how The Aurora used OR-MEP incentives to build homes in east Portland that will decrease resident utility bills by about 50% compared to standard homes.

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New Construction

SCM Main St

Beaverton, Wishcamper Development Partners

SCM Main Street supported family and senior housing by creating 164 affordable units in Beaverton. Read more to find out what energy-efficient equipment SCM Main Street used to increase resident energy savings.

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New Construction

The Mary Ann

Beaverton, REACH Community Development

The Mary Ann’s goal is to improve the quality of life for families with income levels below 45% of the Beaverton median income. By installing a variety of energy-efficient equipment with OR-MEP incentives, The Mary Ann will decrease resident energy burden.

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New Construction

Canal Commons

Bend, Pacific Crest Affordable Housing

Canal Commons is a workforce housing community focused on using clean energy through their on-site generated solar. Continue reading to discover how solar and other energy-efficient installations reduce resident utility costs.

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Existing Building

Henry Building

Portland, Central City Concern

Henry Building, a transitional housing facility, made significant updates to existing units while creating new units with outdoor access. By installing energy-efficient equipment, Henry Building reduced utility costs and can reinvest the savings into supportive services for residents.

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Existing Building

Sunnyslope Manor

Salem, Northwest Housing Alternatives

Sunnyslope Manor retrofitted its 50-year-old property to improve the interior and exterior of the building. Discover how Sunnyslope Manor further reduced utility bills with energy and water equipment upgrades.

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New Construction

Green Seed Apartments:
Deep Dive

Portland

Dive deeper into the energy-efficient technology installed at Green Seed Apartments.

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New Construction

Red Rock Creek Commons

Tigard, Community Partners for Affordable Housing

Red Rock Creek Commons provides affordable housing for those with mental illness and low-income households. By implementing high-efficiency ventilation fans, packaged terminal heat pumps and other energy-efficient upgrades, residents will be able to maintain a comfortable temperature year-round.

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New Construction

Nesika Illahee

Portland, Native American Youth and Family Center, and Community Development Partners

Nesika Illahee was created to serve tribal members and other native families in Portland. Learn how Nesika Illahee used OR-MEP incentives to increase electric energy savings and reduce monthly expenses for residents.

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New Construction

Sky Meadows

Klamath Falls, Klamath Housing Authority and Luckenbill-Drayton & Associates

Sky Meadows was designed to reduce electric costs for residents who pay their own electric bills. Continue reading to learn how Sky Meadows used OR-MEP incentives to install a new refrigerator, dishwasher, windows and packaged terminal heat pump in each unit.