Climate
Tips for buying an energy efficient home
The home buying process is, well, a process. It’s important to have conversations about efficiency during the homebuying process and not just after so that you can find an energy…
Read More5 ways to save energy in your kitchen while quarantined
Don’t let social distancing get the best of your energy budget! These are some tried-and-true ways to save energy that are extra relevant while you’re quarantined at home. Whether it’s…
Read MoreGoing Solar in 2020
New pots of money mean growing opportunities for solar access In 2020, just about everything we knew about solar incentives has been shaken up. Here’s a quick overview of what…
Read MoreOregon’s Biggest Climate Rally of the Year
When: Tuesday, February 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Across from the State Capitol Building in Salem It’s time to demonstrate overwhelming support for a strong, equitable climate bill that will…
Read MoreWhat’s next for our Climate Action Plan?
On December 4th, 2019, Bend joined the ranks of 413 communities across the US and Canada with Climate Action and Sustainability Plans*. This means that our goals to reduce our…
Read MoreHelp Defend Solar Energy: Extend the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Why? Solar energy is the most impactful renewable technology we have to invest in local communities and address climate change. The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is one of the most successful bipartisan clean…
Read MoreTips for Buying an EV at the end of the year
December is a great month to take advantage of the Federal EV Tax Credit. If you have been on the fence about purchasing an EV, now might be the perfect…
Read MoreLocal Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score
Proposed Mandate Will Shine a Light on Home Energy Use Submitted by: Abbie + Rick Sams, licensed brokers, Team Sams at Fred Real Estate Group The City of Bend’s Climate…
Read MoreMandatory transparency, not mandatory change
Local Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score Submitted by: Mike Tucker, licensed broker My name is Mike Tucker. I’m a real estate broker with Windemere Real Estate.…
Read MoreWhy Bend needs a Home Energy Score
Here at The Environmental Center, we care about the environment, climate change, and affordable housing each of which are important reasons that we support the development of a Home Energy…
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