Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits
Solarize Deschutes, a Community-Driven Campaign Offers Discounted Solar to Deschutes County Residents
If you have been thinking about going solar, now is the time to get a bid while the Solarize Deschutes campaign is offering big discounts. The Environmental Center, Energize Bend,…
Read MoreThe 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 More10 Things I learned buying an EV in Central Oregon
This winter I found myself without a car and only a motorcycle to get around town in our Central Oregon snow storms. That is to say, I did not end…
Read MoreSave money and support clean energy with Oregon’s Community Solar Program!
What is the Oregon Community Solar Program? This unique program allows you to subscribe to a new Oregon Community Solar installation and use that electricity in your home. Anyone in…
Read MoreWith 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 Central Oregon Green Tour. Energy experts and homeowners will give you the insider’s…
Read MoreWhat does my house need to charge an Electric Car?
Whether you already own an electric car (EV) or are considering one in the future, when you are looking at new homes it is important to consider what it takes…
Read More4 things you need to know about the EV Charging Tax Credit
In a late December session, congress passed a bill that extended the electric vehicle charging tax credit that will cover 30% of the cost for residential or workplace charging. Because…
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 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 MoreTest Drive an Electric Vehicle April 20-May 5
Now is a great time to test drive an electric vehicle in Central Oregon! For every EV you test drive between April 20 – May 5, 2019, you’ll be rewarded…
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