Lighting & Appliances
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 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 MoreGet involved with Bend’s climate future
The City of Bend is actively recruiting nine positions for the Environment and Climate Committee (ECC) until July 31, 2020. During the June 17th, 2020 City Council meeting, Bend City…
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 More4 Spring cleaning tips that can save you energy too
Clean your refrigerator coils. Before your fridge starts to work extra hard in the heat of summer, give it a leg up by cleaning the condenser coils that are underneath…
Read MoreThe Energy Challenge Installs LED Light Bulbs in 5,000th home in Central Oregon
The Energy Challenge, a program of The Environmental Center, is proud to announce they installed free LED light bulbs in the 5,000th home in Central Oregon. Over the past three…
Read MoreFree LEDs expanding to Prineville and Madras
We’re excited to announce that The Energy Challenge the Free LED Program to two new communities – Madras and Prineville! Installs in Madras and Prineville will begin the last week…
Read MoreVIDEO: Heat Pump Water Heaters
Neil from The Energy Challenge answers some common questions we get about heat pump water heaters: Will it work well in my home? How much energy and money can I…
Read MoreNew milestone – 50,000 LED bulbs installed!
Over the past 21 months, The Energy Challenge of Central Oregon has installed 50,000 super-efficient LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs. Each bulb may seem like a small drop in…
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