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SUMMARY:Webinar: Appliance Standards Update - Impacts on Gas Prices and Electrification
DESCRIPTION:Appliance efficiency standards aren’t something most of us think about very often\, but they have helped to reduce our energy consumption and our energy bills enormously since standards first took effect in the 1970’s. Heat pumps have made significant energy saving improvements in that time\, but energy efficiency standards for gas furnaces and water heaters have hardly changed in over 30 years. The Department of Energy is poised to update standards on these two home appliances and the new efficiency requirements could dramatically accelerate the use of heat pumps nationally. \nNew water heater standards could make heat pump water heaters the dominant water heating technology by the end of the decade (up from 2% today). The proposed new gas furnace standards would mean that replacing an old low efficiency furnace with a new high efficiency gas furnace would typically require costly venting upgrades. Switching to a heat pump would avoid those added costs and therefore make heat pumps an even more attractive option for millions of homes with aging gas furnaces. \nThese increased efficiency standards combined with the continuing phase out of fossil gas combustion through city and state electrification mandates and air quality regulations\, are expected to increase fossil gas prices over the coming years. As more homes are electrified and leave the gas system\, a new study from ACEEE that we will discuss in this webinar finds that average gas utility costs per customer can increase between 21% and 129%. \nJoin Electrify Now and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative as we explore these two important and interrelated topics of federal appliance standards and gas price increases. \nREGISTER HERE
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Garden Educator Network: Nurturing the Soil\, Nurturing the Soul
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Shiv Shakti to bring our Garden Educator Network a free training titled “Nurturing the Soil\, Nurturing the Soul”. \nFrom Shiv: “This isn’t just a lecture; it’s a love letter to the land and the magic it holds. Imagine understanding the earth beneath your feet not just as dirt\, but as a dynamic\, living canvas. Learn how every scoop of soil and each seed you plant can be a step towards a greener\, happier life. We’re diving deep into the roots of organic gardening\, unraveling the mysteries of nature\, and\, most importantly\, having a whole lot of fun while doing it! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious newbie with an aspiration to cultivate\, this event is your chance to let your gardening dreams sprout wings (or leaves)! So\, mark your calendars\, bring your curiosity\, and prepare to be both educated and entertained. Trust me\, you’ll leave this event with more than just knowledge – you might just find yourself talking to plants (and having them talk back in their leafy language)!” \nShiv installed the greenhouse at Three Rivers School\, as well as designed an educational course: “Organic Gardens: A Garden & Greenhouse Blueprint Manual for All\, available online.\nThis event is free for our Garden Educator Network\, beverages and snacks will be served. \nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/garden-educator-network-nurturing-the-soil-nurturing-the-soul/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Youth Education
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SUMMARY:EDCO January Central Oregon PubTalk
DESCRIPTION:EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network\, share ideas and further local businesses.Agenda: \nCommunity Spotlight: Oregon Outdoor Alliance (OOA)\nTyson Perkins\, Operations Manager\, OOA \nCompany Pitch: Broke Supply Co.\nAnne Price\, Founder\, Broke Supply Co.\nRyan Price\, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer\, Broke Supply Co. \nCompany Update: SnoPlanks Academy\nJames Nicol\, Founder\, SnoPlanks\nTodd Laurence\, Business and Entrepreneurship Adjunct Faculty\, OSU-Cascades \nKeynote: Navigating Changing Tides in the Outdoor Industry\nJohn Evons\, Former President\, KEEN\nRuss Hopcus\, Former President\, PrAna\nEllen Sheedy\, Head of Legal – Americas\, On\nPhyllis Grove\, Board Member\, Outdoor Industry Association \nWe look forward to seeing you at 4:30 PM on January 25th\, 2024 at Worthy Brewing Company\, 495 NE Bellevue Dr\, Bend\, OR 97701. \nQuestions? Contact Megan Kantrim at EDCO: megan@edcoinfo.com or 541-388-3236 x3.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/edco-january-central-oregon-pubtalk/
LOCATION:Worthy Brewing\, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Adventure,Sustainability
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