Energy
Take Action for Earth Month – Sign Up to Switch to Solar Energy!
Even if you don’t own your home, your roof is too shaded, or any of the other reasons you haven’t been able to go solar before. As we all grapple…
Read MoreApplications open! Join a community conversation to give feedback on energy expenses
Community Gathering to Give Feedback on Living Expenses Focused on Energy Expenses Para leer este información en español, vea abajo. Huong (Sherry) Tran will be facilitating two 5-7-person focus groups…
Read MoreWelcome Grace, our newest AmeriCorps member
We are excited to have Grace Andrews joining our team to expand our capacity to dig into some important and timely energy conversations in our region. Grace is an AmeriCorps…
Read MoreGoing solar is easier than ever!
Have you ever thought about switching to solar energy, but dismissed it as too difficult or expensive? Do you want to add a solar array to your roof, but have…
Read MoreTeaching Reusable Habits: Saving Energy
One of the main components of living a sustainable life is learning how to conserve resources. Saving energy is a simple way to help protect the environment, and this week’s…
Read MoreAccessory Dwelling Units: A Sustainable Housing Solution
Guest post from Mary Hearn, ADU Enthusiast & Advocate Learn more about the ADU Lab here. Allowing homeowners to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their property is one of…
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 MoreTips for buying an energy efficient home
The home buying process is, well, a process. It’s important to have conversations about efficiency during the homebuying process and not just after so that you can find an energy…
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…
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