Climate
The Environmental Center Launches New, Free Home Energy Assessment Program
Bend, Ore.– As we head into another hot summer with a high likelihood of climate impacts such as wildfire smoke, many may be concerned about their home’s readiness to handle…
Read MoreOLCV Releases 2023 Environmental Scorecard
This article has been copied directly from the Oregon League of Conservation Voters’ original post. Find the original page here: https://www.olcvscorecard.org/2023/ Environmental and Climate Progress: Despite Longest Republican Walkout in…
Read MoreCommunity Responds to Deschutes Energy Future
Deschutes Energy Future Launches August 2023 Last month, our Climate Solutions program launched the Deschutes Energy Future (DEF) initiative, an innovative pathway to develop a community-led energy plan for Deschutes…
Read MoreOn firm financial footing, Oregon must invest in healthy, affordable, resilient homes and buildings in the face of the climate crisis
Original post written by: Brad Reed, Campaign Director, Building Resilience brad@buildingresilience.org, (971) 217-6813 On the heels of an encouraging revenue forecast today, a broad coalition is urging lawmakers to urgently…
Read MoreCity Hosts Home Energy Score Assessor Boot Camp
City Hosts Home Energy Score Assessor Boot Camp This information was sent out in a News Release April 5, 2023 The City of Bend is sponsoring a Home Energy Score…
Read MoreWhy Does TEC Support a Mandatory Home Energy Score Program?
Can you imagine buying a car today without knowing the miles-per-gallon efficiency rating? Especially these days, the MPG of a new car may have a significant impact on your willingness…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Final Push to Pass The Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities Rules
Update 6/21/22: The Land Conservation & Development Commission (LCDC) passed only temporary rules in late-May, which means we are not quite over the finish line on these rules. Despite more…
Read MoreApplications 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 español, vea abajo. Huong (Sherry) Tran will be facilitating two 5-7-person focus groups…
Read MoreAction Alert: Support the Reach Code Bill
Urge your elected officials to support the “Reach” code” bill – Legislative Concept (LC) 39 – in Oregon’s Legislative Short Session next month! Update: This bill is now named SB…
Read MoreThe Money Cannon for Electric School Buses
At a recent school bus conference Jackie Piero of Nuvve noted, “There is a money cannon getting ready to be shot out of Washington D.C. for electric school buses” (ESB’s)”…
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