Events
27th Annual Earth Day Fair & Parade
The Environmental Center will celebrate Earth Day by hosting its annual Earth Day Fair and Parade on Saturday, April 23rd. The annual community event, now in its 27th year, is…
Read MoreBest Practices for Low Waste Events
When we talk about planning a low waste event, we are really talking about low waste as a goal and as a mindset. Yes, there will still be some waste,…
Read MoreMountainfilm on Tour to Arrive in Bend
Mountainfilm on Tour to Arrive in Bend on February 26th & 27th. Don’t miss this great event and benefit for The Environmental Center!
Read MoreSaginaw Sunset-A Development with a Serious Commitment to Infill-Green Tour Site 1
Site #1 – 1639 NW Scott Henry Pl (Saginaw Sunset). New Construction. A development with a serious commitment to urban in-fill Builder: Jim Guild Construction Designer: Neal Huston & Associates…
Read MoreCozy and Cool with Energy-Storing EnergyBlocks–Green Tour Site 2
Site #2 – 3995 Lower Village Rd Builder: SunTerra Homes, Inc. Designer: Jim Chauncey Owner: David Wadsworth and Jessica Maye Preliminary Energy Performance Score (EPS): 35 4 Bedroom, 4…
Read MoreA small home brightened by sun and soul-Green Tour Site 3
Photo credit: Bruce Sullivan Site #3 – 424 SE Emerson, Bend. New Construction Designer: Jason Offutt, The Shelter Studio Home Performance Contractor: BASE Zero, LLC Solar Contractor: E2 Solar Owner: Robin…
Read MoreThe classic craftsman re-imagined–On the road to zero energy–Green Tour Site 4
Site # 4 – 1657 NW Mt Washington Dr Builder: WoodCraft Building Inc. Designer: The Shelter Studio Home Performance Contractor: Earth Advantage Preliminary Energy Performance Score (EPS): 29 2 Bedroom, 2…
Read MoreOpen the door to energy savings with EPS
There’s a common theme amongst the newly built homes you’ll see throughout the Green Tour. Each is built for efficiency and they’ve all got the EPS™ to prove it. EPS,…
Read MoreZero energy home with a view-Green Tour Site 5
Site # 5 – 6149 Hosmer Lake Drive, Tetherow Builder: WoodCraft Building Inc. Designer: Jason Offutt,The Shelter Studio Home Performance Contractor: Earth Advantage Preliminary Energy Performance Score (EPS): 18 Solar Electric…
Read MoreYour home is never too new for a tune-up–Green Tour Site 7
Site #7– 1090 NE Hobbs Ct, Bend. Energy and Solar Retrofit Home Performance Contractor: GreenSavers Solar Contractor: Sunlight Solar Sola Tube Contractor: Solar Light Owner: Mary Fay Original Energy…
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