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Why Bend needs a Home Energy Score
Here at The Environmental Center, we care about the environment, climate change, and affordable housing each of…
Recycling might not be the answer by itself.
But it is part of the solution. Recycling! A positive and negative buzz word these days. I…
Common misconceptions about the Home Energy Score
For more background on what the Home Energy Score is, visit our previous blog post What is…
What 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…
Speak up for Bend’s Climate Action Plan
The Bend community needs to make itself clear to City Council: Adopt the Community Climate Action Plan…
Buying in Bulk: What’s the Big Deal?
In considering whether or not to buy in bulk, there are many pros. And in my book,…
Individual action is crucial… but is it enough?
A simple but powerful mission guides our work here at The Environmental Center: to embed sustainability into…
New Youth Educator: Geneva Mayall
This August, we added a new member to our Youth Education team. Meet Geneva Mayall. She was…
We’re Hiring: Membership & Outreach Manager
Position available: Membership & Outreach Manager Desired start date: Approximately January 6, 2020 Location: 16 NW Kansas…
Green Spotlight: Jose Saldivar
Let us introduce you to Jose Saldivar, a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Intern who’s making a big…
Charge Ahead Expansion
Fall 2019 Oregon EV Rebate Program Updates The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved the expansion of the…
Open the Door to Savings with EPS
Open the door to energy savings with EPS Experience the beauty of energy efficiency at this year’s…