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Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corp. and Energy Trust of Oregon Inc., an independent nonprofit organization, unveiled low-interest financing for energy-saving improvements and solar energy systems.

Their program, GreenStreet Lending, offers financing options designed to help small businesses and homeowners manage rising energy costs by making it easier to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. All GreenStreet Lending products offer low-interest rate financing, have no loan origination fees or
closing costs, and have flexible terms.

Additional information about GreenStreet loans and current rates are available online at
www.greenstreetloan.com or by calling 1-866-790-2121. The original press release is here.

How far do you travel for your morning glass of water?  Nicaragua villagers had to walk over a mile to bring potable water to their family, before a solar water pump was installed.  Portland-based Green Empowerment and their Nicaraguan partner, AsoFenix, are leaders in using solar energy to pump water to isolated villages.  They will complete a fourth solar water pump in Nicaragua in December 2008.    A fifth will be installed in 2009 in the village of El Jocote, with the help of a Portland religious group.

For more information click here or email gordy@greenempowerment.org