The Environmental Center

The Inflation Reduction Act and You!
2023-03-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re kicking off 2023 Power Hours with Neighbors for Climate Action! Come learn about the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.
Come Learn About New Federal $$$ Available for Home Energy Upgrades
The IRA includes $369 billion in financial incentives to help local communities reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, build community resilience, shift to clean energy in our homes, buildings and transportation infrastructure, and develop our local workforce for the clean energy economy.
There are billions in federal funding available for homeowners as well as businesses, non-profit organizations, local governments, schools and faith-based organizations.
Learn more at this community conversation about how individuals and organizations in Bend can benefit from this new federal funding!
We will share the latest info available about federal IRA incentive funding. We will encourage conversation, surface questions, identify opportunities for Bend, and invite community members to get involved and take advantage of this opportunity.
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Who should attend:

Homeowners, landlords, and tenants

Anyone who is interested in increasing reducing their monthly energy bills, improving energy efficiency, building community resilience, reducing carbon emissions, and meeting Bend’s climate goals

What you’ll learn:

Which energy improvements may be eligible for tax credits, rebates or other federal incentives

How to get started on an energy efficiency plan

How to schedule an energy assessment and plan improvements to take advantage of federal incentive funding

How to get involved with local community efforts and educate your friends and neighbors

Bring your questions!
Neighbors for Climate Action is a group of local residents in Bend promoting home and building electrification in order to save money, reduce carbon emissions and help meet Bend’s climate goals. Let’s work together! Email us at: neighborsforclimateaction@gmail.com
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Wolves in Central Oregon
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Wolves are one of North America’s most iconic animals, occupying a unique and complex role in the natural world. Join Deschutes Land Trust and wildlife biologist Aaron Bott to take a closer look at wolves and how they interact with the landscape of Central Oregon. In the last few decades, Oregon has experienced the gradual recolonization of wolves, representing a notable shift in natural systems. These top predators are deeply connected to the lands they inhabit and the other animals that sustain them, exerting influences that are both small and far-reaching. Aaron will explore wolf biology and ecology, focusing on their natural history, adaptations, and roles and behaviors in the natural world within the context of Oregon’s recovering wolf population. This presentation is free, but you must get your ticket online.
