Case Studieseeisenhart2026-08-17T18:21:39+00:00

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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Existing Building

Country Terrace Apartments

Bend, Peter Caine Trust

Country Terrace Apartments is a low-cost apartment where young adults, families, and seniors live in Bend. Selected for Open Enrollment 2025-Round 1, the 1970s-era property was modernized with ductless heat pumps, floor insulation, bath fans, and more to lower energy usage.

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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.

Country Terrace Apartments
Bend

Carson Commons
Dallas

Abigail Courts
Gresham

The Lawrence
Portland

Green Seed Apartments
Portland

Garden Grove
Grants Pass

The Aurora
Portland

SCM Main St
Beaverton

The Mary Ann
Beaverton

Canal Commons
Bend

Henry Building
Portland

Sunnyslope Manor
Salem

Red Rock Creek Commons
Tigard

Nesika Illahee
Portland

Sky Meadows
Klamath Falls