Energy
Green Spotlight: Jose Saldivar
Let us introduce you to Jose Saldivar, a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Intern who’s making a big difference in our local schools! In December 2018, Jose joined our team to…
Read MoreCharge Ahead Expansion
Fall 2019 Oregon EV Rebate Program Updates The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved the expansion of the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, making it easier for people to purchase electric…
Read MoreOpen the Door to Savings with EPS
Open the door to energy savings with EPS Experience the beauty of energy efficiency at this year’s Green Tour. You’ll find homes built for quality, comfort and efficiency, with an…
Read MoreWelcome to the Year of Solar + Storage
A message from E2 Solar, presenting sponsor of the 2019 Green Tour. Solar + storage may be a new term for many, but the 2019 Green Tour marks a transition…
Read MoreGreen Tour Seeking Applications
The 19th annual Green tour will highlight positive solutions to save energy in Central Oregon and we want you to be part of it! The Energy Challenge is seeking applicants…
Read More4 Spring cleaning tips that can save you energy too
Clean your refrigerator coils. Before your fridge starts to work extra hard in the heat of summer, give it a leg up by cleaning the condenser coils that are underneath…
Read MoreTest Drive an Electric Vehicle April 20-May 5
Now is a great time to test drive an electric vehicle in Central Oregon! For every EV you test drive between April 20 – May 5, 2019, you’ll be rewarded…
Read MoreAction Alert: Think Global, Act Local
A letter from our Executive Director, Mike Riley. A simple but powerful idea guides our work here at The Environmental Center: Local action can make a world of difference. I’m…
Read MoreClean Up Your Furnace Filter’s Act
Want in on a dirty little secret? A less-than-pristine furnace filter could be costing you, big time. Furnaces with dirty filters or ducts waste energy and money, shorten the life…
Read MoreOregon Electric Vehicle Rebates
Did you know that Oregon Has one of the best EV incentives in the country? The Oregon Clean Energy Rebate Program offers Oregon residents a rebate of up to $2,500, when…
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