Lighting & Appliances
LED Program Installs 50,000 Bulbs!
The Energy Challenge Installs 50,000 Energy-Saving LED Light Bulbs Over the past 21 months, The Energy Challenge of Central Oregon has installed 50,000 super-efficient LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs.…
Read MoreYou can be the Leader of a Movement
So, you just got some free LEDs installed. And you think they’re pretty great. What are you waiting for?! You’re excited–don’t you think your friends will be too? Now’s your…
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Program Expands Savings Opportunities
The Energy Challenge of Central Oregon has been working with local residents over the last two and a half years to help them save money on energy bills and make…
Read MoreNCCC Blue 3 Arrives in Bend
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Team Blue 3 will be stationed in Bend, Oregon working at The Environmental Center from March 30, 2017 to May 16, 2017. The team…
Read MoreCalling all Energy Heroes in Redmond and Bend!
You may have heard that we have some very exciting news for 2017 –we have our expanded our free LED light bulb installation program to serve Redmond and Tumalo! We have…
Read MoreWe need YOU to help our LED program a success
Calling all Energy Heroes in Redmond and Bend! You may have heard that we have some very exciting news for 2017 –we have our expanded our free LED light bulb…
Read MoreLight Up the Night with Candlelight Dinners
Local Bend businesses with a history of sustainable practices are partnering with the Bend Energy Challenge team to bring fun candlelight dining nights to Bend’s holiday season. The goal is…
Read MoreMilestone: 25,000th LED Bulb Installed
The Bend Energy Challenge Free LED Program has officially installed 25,000 LED bulbs and 2,250 water-saving fixtures in homes across Bend! This program will collectively save residents $185,000 in energy…
Read MoreFlushing Away Hard Earned Dollars?
In office buildings, on average, 37% of expenditures go towards water – and in schools, it is 45%. And did you know that commercial buildings spend 8% of their utilities…
Read MoreBuying a new appliance? There’s a cert for that.
Are you an Energy Star? Did you know that there are Energy Star certifications for more than 38 common household appliances? Well, now you know so the next time you…
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