Posts by Lindsey Hardy

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Bend’s Home Energy Score Program Begins July 1st

Written by Matthew Schrader-Patton In the fall of 2022, the Home Energy Score Program was passed by…

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How to Make a Public Comment

Photo taken in 2016: Russ Donnelly, Mike Riley, Skylar Grayson, Nikki Roemmer at City Council Communicating with…

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Take Action for Earth Month – Sign Up to Switch to Solar Energy!

Even if you don’t own your home, your roof is too shaded, or any of the other…

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Applications open! Join a community conversation to give feedback on energy expenses

Community Gathering to Give Feedback on Living Expenses Focused on Energy Expenses Para leer este información en…

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Welcome Grace, our newest AmeriCorps member

We are excited to have Grace Andrews joining our team to expand our capacity to dig into…

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Act Today! Submit your comments on the Climate Protection Plan

Written comments on the draft Climate Protection Plan are due by Monday, October 25th! Right now, you…

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Meet Udara, our new Rethink Waste Program Manager!

The Rethink Waste Project has welcomed a new team member! Udara Abeysekera (she/her) will be the new…

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Accessory Dwelling Units: A Sustainable Housing Solution

Guest post from Mary Hearn, ADU Enthusiast & Advocate Learn more about the ADU Lab here.  Allowing…

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Welcome to your new energy efficient home

With EPS, energy performance is in the details

Guest post from Energy Trust of Oregon See the benefits of energy-efficient homes at this year’s virtual…

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Get involved with Bend’s climate future

The City of Bend is actively recruiting nine positions for the Environment and Climate Committee (ECC) until…

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