Energy
$1,500 Awarded to Bend-La Pine Schools for Energy Reduction
Bend-La Pine Schools supported the work of the Bend Energy Challenge through the Energy Conservation Challenge for all schools. The goal was to mobilize everyone comprising the BLS team —…
Read MoreCalling all Energy Heroes in Redmond and Bend!
You may have heard that we have some very exciting news for 2017 –we have our expanded our free LED light bulb installation program to serve Redmond and Tumalo! We have…
Read MoreWe need YOU to help our LED program a success
Calling all Energy Heroes in Redmond and Bend! You may have heard that we have some very exciting news for 2017 –we have our expanded our free LED light bulb…
Read MoreLight Up the Night with Candlelight Dinners
Local Bend businesses with a history of sustainable practices are partnering with the Bend Energy Challenge team to bring fun candlelight dining nights to Bend’s holiday season. The goal is…
Read MoreFree energy assessments offered to small businesses
The Bend Energy Challenge team is partnering with the Green Impact Campaign to bring free energy assessments to small businesses as part of the national Kilowatt Smackdown competition. Twenty COCC…
Read MoreCity of Bend pilots LEDs in Franklin and Greenwood underpasses
As a pilot project, the City of Bend replaced approximately 20 existing light fixtures with LED lights at the Franklin Avenue and Greenwood Avenue underpasses during the week of Sept.…
Read MoreFree Energy Assessments for Small Businesses
The Bend Energy Challenge, in conjunction with the Green Impact Campaign, is hosting a great volunteer opportunity for college students this fall, and 20 students from OSU-Cascades and COCC have…
Read MoreTransformation Awaits – Green Tour Site # 4
Site # 4 – 1639 NW Scott Henry Place, Bend This model home in the Saginaw Sunset subdivision is the first of what will be a 20-home development of high-performance custom homes.…
Read MoreJetsons Inspired – Green Tour Site # 5
Site # 5 – 1696 SW Knoll Ave, Bend This modern home was inspired by the “Jetson’s Apartment.” Features include staggered stud, leaning exterior walls for style as well as…
Read MoreWhy I Drive an EV
By Zach Henkin, Program Director, Drive Oregon My daily commute car is an EV that, while small, works for my family including our two young boys who command the back seats.…
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