Energy
We Need Your Help To Inspire Youth Energy Heroes
By now you’re likely familiar with The Bend Energy Challenge, our team in the Georgetown University Energy Prize – a national competition to reduce energy use. After a two-year competition period…
Read More#climatesign – uniting people for climate action
While Bend is rallying around energy efficiency and the Bend Energy Challenge, people around the world are showing their support for the climate change movement with one simple gesture. The climate…
Read MoreNet Zero Energy Home Wins Best in Show at COBA Tour of Homes
2481 nw drouillard ave, nw crossing, bend, or Built by: SolAire Homebuilders This beautiful home, located in NW Crossing features a great variety of energy saving techniques, including a Net Zero certification—meaning…
Read MoreNeil Kelly’s Educational Showcase
61518 skene trail, tetherow, bend, or Built by: Neil Kelly Co. This year the COBA Tour of Homes has partnered with the Bend Energy Challenge in an educational showcase of energy…
Read MoreTips for Choosing Your New Air Conditioner
We don’t have to tell you it is hot here on the High Desert! Record breaking heat this early into summer means you are probably wishing you had bought an…
Read More10 Quick Tips to Keep you Cool During High Desert Summers
Looking for ways to escape the heat this summer while saving money on your energy bill? The Bend Energy Challenge is here to help! We have compiled a Summer Saving…
Read MoreLighting Recommendations for Businesses
Lighting can be your highest business energy cost – and your greatest opportunity for savings. Reducing heat output from your lighting can also reduce your air conditioning costs. Without proper…
Read MoreThe Home Energy Assessment: The Hundred Point Inspection for Your Home
Did you know that during a typical home energy assessment more than 100 points of data are collected from every area of your home? Certified and trained Energy Auditors have…
Read MoreAppliances
Did you know that there are Energy Star certifications for more than 38 common household appliances? The next time you are thinking about buying something new, make sure you are…
Read MoreQuick Tips / DIY
Quick tips to get started saving energy These are easy, free, painless ways to save energy. Right. This. Minute.
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