Energy
Going Solar in 2020
New pots of money mean growing opportunities for solar access In 2020, just about everything we knew about solar incentives has been shaken up. Here’s a quick overview of what…
Read MoreDC Fast Charging in Madras Oregon
CCS Charging comes to Madras Central Oregon now has it’s first functional CCS combo charging thanks to Pacific Power’s installation of 4 DCFC stations located at the Madras Chamber of…
Read MoreHelp Defend Solar Energy: Extend the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Why? Solar energy is the most impactful renewable technology we have to invest in local communities and address climate change. The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is one of the most successful bipartisan clean…
Read MoreTips for Buying an EV at the end of the year
December is a great month to take advantage of the Federal EV Tax Credit. If you have been on the fence about purchasing an EV, now might be the perfect…
Read MoreLocal Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score
Proposed Mandate Will Shine a Light on Home Energy Use Submitted by: Abbie + Rick Sams, licensed brokers, Team Sams at Fred Real Estate Group The City of Bend’s Climate…
Read MoreMandatory transparency, not mandatory change
Local Realtors share their take on the Home Energy Score Submitted by: Mike Tucker, licensed broker My name is Mike Tucker. I’m a real estate broker with Windemere Real Estate.…
Read MoreWhy Bend needs a Home Energy Score
Here at The Environmental Center, we care about the environment, climate change, and affordable housing each of which are important reasons that we support the development of a Home Energy…
Read MoreCommon misconceptions about the Home Energy Score
For more background on what the Home Energy Score is, visit our previous blog post What is the Home Energy Score and why is it in the CCAP? Why Home…
Read MoreWhat is the Home Energy Score and why is it in the CCAP?
The Home Energy Score is a specific sub-action that is called out in Bend’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). It states: Energy in Buildings Strategy 3: Implement benchmarking and disclosure…
Read MoreIndividual action is crucial… but is it enough?
A simple but powerful mission guides our work here at The Environmental Center: to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. As Peter Geiser, one of our founders, says,…
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