Energy
Go ahead–dive into an energy assessment!
So what exactly is this assessment? Sometimes they’re called home performance audit s, which doesn’t really make them sound fun. Or perhaps you’re worried that making all the energy upgrades…
Read MoreProgramming your savings
When used correctly, programmable thermostats can be a boon for energy savings during heating and cooling seasons. General guidelines are that you should be scheduling your thermostat to be lowered…
Read MoreStaying warm when you drop the temps
Just because you’ve set your thermostat back a few degrees, doesn’t mean that you should have to sacrifice comfort. If you do it right, you may find that you feel even…
Read More‘Youth Energy Heroes’ Set in Motion
Last summer, you may remember The Environmental Center’s campaign to raise money for Youth Energy Heroes. Our goal? To share energy education with kids and inspire them to conserve energy…
Read MoreMaintaining your heat pump
Do you know what kind of heating system you have? It’s OK if you don’t—this question catches many people off guard. This shouldn’t, however, be an excuse for not maintaining…
Read MoreBend La Pine Schools Compete to Reduce Energy Use
With Bend’s current 11th place standing among 50 communities competing for the Georgetown University Energy Prize, the Bend La Pine School District is stepping up efforts to reduce district energy use.
Read MoreFurnace Filters 101–Why are they important?
100% of the air in your home passes through a filter, typically twice every hour. Since clean, quality air filters keep the air in your home fresh, the people inside…
Read MoreBend Ranks 11th in National Energy Reduction Competition
Bend ranks 11th among 50 communities competing for the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition to reduce energy use and win a $5 million award. After a two year…
Read MoreAmeriCorps NCCC Teams Aim to Help Bend
Two AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) teams, Blue One and Blue Six, will be serving in Bend, Oregon from November 9 to December 18. Blue One will be assisting…
Read MoreFree LED Light Bulb Installation Program
The Bend Energy Challenge, a program of the Environmental Center, is offering a free and convenient way to make your home more energy efficient.
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