CRISIS AND OPPORTUNITY: THE ONCOMING RENEWABLE ENERGY REVOLUTION
2020-10-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon (OLLI-UO) is pleased to announce a timely virtual lecture with Dr. John Perona, PhD, LLM, Professor of Environmental Biochemistry, Portland State University and Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Oregon Health & Science University.
Dr. John Perona examines new work by climate scientists that suggests that we are on track to avoid the worst-case climate change scenarios. As tragic as it has been, the coronavirus pandemic has clearly shown how greenhouse gas emissions depend on lifestyle. The economic recovery from the pandemic now offers huge opportunities for boosting investments in decarbonization, effectively resetting the entire energy economy.
We look at the present state of the climate and examine the major U.S. initiatives plotting roadmaps for the renewable energy transition over the next three decades. Citizens can play a key role in advocating and supporting aggressive policies for deep decarbonization. Join this Thursday to learn more.
EMAIL: osher@uoregon.edu to receive the Zoom meeting ID

How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Homes (2-part series)
2020-11-06, 2020-11-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Eliminate barriers to ZE home construction and earn a ‘Zero Energy Professional’ designation

Join EEBA and Earth Advantage for this two-part webinar series on affordable Zero Energy (ZE) home design and construction in Oregon. Learn how to eliminate common barriers to Zero Energy (ZE) home construction, benefit from the rapid trend towards ZE, and earn a ‘Zero Energy Professional’ designation.
Zero Energy (ZE) homes are a big part of the future of homebuilding business. While the materials and equipment to reach zero energy are available, designers and builders must create a bundle of energy-efficiency features that matches their climate, customers, and business constraints. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. This training will layout numerous elements of zero energy homebuilding so professionals can formulate a unique package appropriate for their situation:

Friday, November 6 @ 12PM – 3PM (PDT) – Intro to ZE, Affordability, Design, Site Orientation, Energy Modeling, Certification Programs, Oregon Case Studies, Local Market & Policy Development, Air Sealing, & Insulation. Guest speaker: Dream Home Building and Design LLC
Friday, November 13 @ 12PM – 3PM (PDT) – Windows, Mechanical Ventilation, Heating & Cooling, Water Heating, Lights & Appliances, Renewable Energy, & Incentive Programs. Guest speakers: Earth Advantage & Energy Trust of Oregon
Optional Extended Q&A @ 3PM – 3:30PM (PDT) – Offered both days. Will be recorded and provided to participants.

Participants in this training will learn design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, material selections, and construction practices that can be integrated into their building process. Strong emphasis is placed on ways to make the final product affordable for homebuyers. Other topics include: housing market drivers, localized resources, Oregon case studies, incentive programs, ways to assess and communicate economic benefits, and next steps to put principles into practice.
This training has been designed for Central Oregon building industry professionals and will include information on geographically specific case studies and programs, however audiences from outside Central OR will find value in the content and are welcome to attend. Additional EEBA trainings in other regions can be found here.
‘Zero Energy Professional’ Designation
Participants will have the opportunity to earn EEBA’s ‘Zero Energy Professional’ designation and be listed on EEBA & Earth Advantage registries of accredited professionals. To earn the designation, attendees must pass a designation exam and have completed and passed prerequisite trainings.
12 Steps to Affordable Zero Energy Design & Construction
It’s generally accepted that improvements to the thermal envelope are fundamental. These include high levels of insulation, reduction of thermal bridges and advanced air sealing. However, significant efficiency improvements in heating and cooling equipment and the rapid drop in the cost of rooftop solar electric systems offer new options for cost-effective efficiency packages. There have never been so many ZE options to choose from. This course gives building professionals the knowledge to build ZE homes that are affordable, durable, safe, healthy, energy efficient, and comfortable to live in.

Combating Climate Change: Impacts on your life and solutions for your home
2020-11-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about the impacts climate change has on your life and discover simple and inexpensive solutions for your home and community.
This 2-part event will first focus on how worsening climate impacts are affecting all of us. Presented by Climate Reality’s Paul Alcantra and Candy Baunsgard, this first part will discuss the latest impacts from the science of climate change, the deepening impacts of the crisis now happening around the world, the present and emerging solutions to this existential problem, and steps we can take to create a more sustainable environment for current and future generations.
The second part of this event will focus on easy, inexpensive steps we can take to achieve a zero-carbon footprint for our homes and communities. Presenters Jim Neu and Betzi Hitz from 350Eugene will talk about the dangers of fossil gas, from extraction to its use in all buildings. They will also cover toxic alerts for indoor and outdoor air quality and pollution and what you can do in your own home or business to protect your health.

Basics of Solar : Redmond
2020-12-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
At the Basics of Solar Workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar to your home or business.

Solar Oregon is hosting this special webinar on the basics of solar.
We will answer your questions about how solar works, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to adding solar on your home or business. In addition, we’ll briefly talk about how the combination of solar + storage (batteries) can provide critical home energy resilience in the context of the Cascadia earthquake and other hazards.
This webinar is free and open to everyone. RSVP for a link to join.
This workshop is made possible with support from Energy Trust of Oregon.

Oregon Climate Bills 2021
2021-01-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for a free online presentation where you’ll get to learn about legislative opportunities in the upcoming Oregon legislative session and get a behind the scenes look at what to expect this year. Panelists will provide a broad overview of the climate related bills under consideration and details on the key bills that the environmental community is prioritizing:

100% Clean Energy for All (LC 1984)
The Oregon Energy Affordability Act (HB 2475)
Healthy Homes (HB 2842)

Electrify for Healthier Homes
2021-03-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
New research: why switching from fossil gas to electric is better for your health, wallet, and the environment.
Join 350Deschutes for their free webinar entitled Electrify for Healthier Homes! This webinar will focus on why switching from fossil gas, AKA natural gas, to electric is better for your health, wallet and the environment.
All who attend the event will get a chance to win a gift card from Bed Bath and Beyond!

Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference
2021-10-05 - 2021-10-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference is a free virtual event on Oct 5-7 offering people pathways to cost savings and innovative sustainable practices to enhance their daily lives, professions and communities. 350 Deschutes, a nonprofit focusing on climate education, policy and actions, coordinates this event to provide how-to, and funding guidance to help individuals, businesses, and government staff participate in the clean economy. In 10 sessions (noon-5 pm), more than 30 speakers will focus on solar energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, transportation and fleet electrification, policy tools for leaders, and business contract procurement and sustainability.
Participants will use the online platform Zoom to hear from local and national specialists to help implement actions at home, in the workplace and in their region. They can interact with speakers and participants to take advantage of innovation, technology and policy advancements in a variety of topics.

2021 - A Tipping Point Year?
2021-12-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Electrify Now for a roundtable discussion on the biggest topics and trends in clean energy and electrification from 2021. Their panel will discuss what they are excited about that has transpired this past year and whether they can see momentum building towards tipping points that will accelerate the world toward an equitable, clean energy future:
Where are we with carbon emissions at the end of 2021?
How fast is clean electricity growing and is it fast enough?
How will the Build Back Better plan affect climate action?
What are the trends in banning methane gas from the past year?
What are we seeing in building and transportation electrification?
What do we see regarding the economics of clean energy looking forward?
Are we making progress towards more equitable energy solutions?
We’ll also give a sneak peak to our full slate of webinars for 2022.

Designing Accessible EV Charging Systems
2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In this webinar, you’ll be joined by speakers to explore how to create EV charging systems that are accessible to all. Speakers will explore designing equitable and inclusive EV charging systems accessible.
