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Free LED Light Bulb Installation Program
The Bend Energy Challenge, a program of the Environmental Center, is offering a free and convenient way to…
Yes, Recycling is Worth It
Did you catch the recent guest commentary in The Bulletin, “Recycling, Is it Worth It?” “The Reign…
5 reasons to switch to LED lighting
There are simple ways you can start to reduce your electric bill that you can get started…
What To Know About the UGB Remand
The City of Bend is getting close to completing its third (and hopefully final) urban growth boundary…
Saginaw Sunset-A Development with a Serious Commitment to Infill-Green Tour Site 1
Site #1 – 1639 NW Scott Henry Pl (Saginaw Sunset). New Construction. A development with a serious…
Cozy and Cool with Energy-Storing EnergyBlocks–Green Tour Site 2
Site #2 – 3995 Lower Village Rd Builder: SunTerra Homes, Inc. Designer: Jim Chauncey Owner: David…
A small home brightened by sun and soul-Green Tour Site 3
Photo credit: Bruce Sullivan Site #3 – 424 SE Emerson, Bend. New Construction Designer: Jason Offutt, The…
The classic craftsman re-imagined–On the road to zero energy–Green Tour Site 4
Site # 4 – 1657 NW Mt Washington Dr Builder: WoodCraft Building Inc. Designer: The Shelter Studio Home…
Open the door to energy savings with EPS
There’s a common theme amongst the newly built homes you’ll see throughout the Green Tour. Each is…
Zero energy home with a view-Green Tour Site 5
Site # 5 – 6149 Hosmer Lake Drive, Tetherow Builder: WoodCraft Building Inc. Designer: Jason Offutt,The Shelter…
Your home is never too new for a tune-up–Green Tour Site 7
Site #7– 1090 NE Hobbs Ct, Bend. Energy and Solar Retrofit Home Performance Contractor: GreenSavers…
A healthy home for a healthy planet–Green Tour Site 6
Site #6 – 107 SE Cessna Rd, Bend Energy Retrofit and Remodel Home Performance Contractor: Earth Advantage…