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The Environmental Center Receives Award From AmeriCorps NCCC
We are proud to share that AmeriCorps NCCC Pacific Region Class XXI has awarded “Project Sponsor of…
Net Zero Energy Home Wins Best in Show at COBA Tour of Homes
2481 nw drouillard ave, nw crossing, bend, or Built by: SolAire Homebuilders This beautiful home, located in NW Crossing…
Neil Kelly’s Educational Showcase
61518 skene trail, tetherow, bend, or Built by: Neil Kelly Co. This year the COBA Tour of…
COBA Tour Of Homes Features Energy Efficiency
The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) Tour of Homes starts this weekend! The tour will be held…
Tips for Choosing Your New Air Conditioner
We don’t have to tell you it is hot here on the High Desert! Record breaking heat…
2015 Outdoor School Wrap-Up
This year, The Environmental Center team served 1,190 students from the Bend LaPine, Redmond and Culver districts.
10 Quick Tips to Keep you Cool During High Desert Summers
Looking for ways to escape the heat this summer while saving money on your energy bill? The…
Lighting Recommendations for Businesses
Lighting can be your highest business energy cost – and your greatest opportunity for savings. Reducing heat…
Don’t Delay On Solar
Several customers, driven by a sense of urgency, are racing to install solar systems on their homes…
Professor Mary Wood Leaves An Impact On Bend
The Environmental Center was one of several community partners who helped sponsor U of O law professor…
3 Ways to Make Your Compost Stink (and how not to!)
1. Put a stick of butter in it. Last week I dumped out the compost bucket under…
Update On New Water Education Program
This spring, the Environmental Center partnered with the City of Bend to deliver a new water education…