Climate|Energy|Power Hours

Bend is developing a community climate action plan to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. That means taking a hard look at new sources of energy, since the majority of the energy we use today is generated by burning fossil fuels. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about two options that our community could use to rapidly transition to a low-carbon, 100% renewable energy future.

Please RSVP in advance - space is limited. Join the Environmental Center and Earth Advantage for our February Power Hour! Building a home that produces as much energy as it needs is no…

As the cannabis industry grows, so does its carbon footprint. Indoor grow operations require a large amount of energy and have historically used inefficient technology for lighting, ventilation, and dehumidification. Join us as we learn about a local business who is shining a light on the opportunities that exist for the cannabis industry to shift to more sustainable practices.

Meet the newest appliance in your home: the smart meter. Learn how to demystify your energy and water bills. Please register in advance.

August Power Hour: A networking event with a panel of experts to ignite new conversations around energy efficiency. More info to be announced - stay tuned!  Free event, please RSVP in advance.

This Power Hour will highlight why ADUs are a key answer to energy efficient living and how to get your own project started. Thanks to our host, GreenSavers (the event will be The Environmental Center but is hosted by GreenSavers).

The solar market is a dynamic force in 2020 with lots of new opportunities for more of our community to reap the benefits of solar power. Come see what’s on the horizon for 2020 and make sure you aren’t missing out on the chance to make the switch to clean energy this year!

Whether you're looking for your first-time home purchase or your fifth, and whether the house is 3 years old or 50, we’ll help you determine what to expect from your potential utility bills, energy hogs to keep an eye out for.

Zero energy homes might just be the missing link to creating more affordable housing for our entire community. Join us to hear the whole story from Jacob Clark, Director of Construction with Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, and Amy Warren, Executive Director, Kor Community Land Trust. They will show us how their homeownership programs are changing lives and why zero energy is a crucial piece of their missions.

Join us as we hear from two experts from the Oregon Department of Energy and nonprofit organization, Earth Advantage, to take a step back to look at the basics: What is the Home Energy Score? 

We’ll dig into what information these scores can tell us about the places that we call home and how they can help us meet our climate goals. We’ll analyze the opportunities and challenges of implementing a Home Energy Score program and uncover what resources are available to help a program in Bend succeed.