The Environmental Center

How to Go Solar
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
In these free webinars, Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar energy systems work, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. In addition, at each workshop, you will discuss one of three special topics: solar + storage, community solar, and the Solar Within Reach incentive.

All About ADUs
2022-11-03 08:30 - 12:30 | Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2112 NE 4th Street, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for this 4-hour class intended for real estate and building industry professionals looking to increase their knowledge about ADU development in the City of Bend, OR.
This half-day course is intended to help real estate and building professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in the City of Bend. Participants will gain critical information to help them to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential, as well as the opportunity to earn the ‘ADU Specialist’ professional accreditation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible in Bend, OR
Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU
Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs
Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion)
Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
Gain insight on ADU regulations in the broader State of Oregon
Get answers to your ADU-specific questions

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A Prototype for Affordable Cottage Cluster Housing - Bend
2023-03-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Worthy Brewing continues its mission to put the local community at the forefront by supporting eco-friendly non-profit organizations dedicated to conserving and protecting our beautiful Northwest region. Worthy Brewing will host the Net Zero Fellowship research presentation for Central Oregon.
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Green Energy Series #7: Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home
2023-05-06 10:00 - 11:00
Solar Oregon presents a free webinar on vehicle to home and vehicle to grid power for our Green Energy Series.
Register here!

Cashing in on Clean Energy: Save Money and the Climate
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
In 2022, Congress passed the largest climate investment in our history with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which included what is now the Affordable Clean Energy Plan. It passed because people like you never stop fighting for what we need – a clean energy future that centers racial justice and equity. It will be successful because of people like you, too. Join us on Wednesday, May 24th, at 6pm to find out more.
Pres. Biden’s Affordable Clean Energy Plan is a game-changer for climate and clean energy. It will help put us on a path to cut climate pollution nearly in half by 2030, and better protect our communities from further devastation. How? In part, by providing tax credits and incentives so people like you can upgrade to clean energy and better energy efficiency, all while saving money on utility bills. Think: window upgrades, energy efficiency projects, electric vehicles, and more!
Join us and our West Coast partners next Wednesday for a virtual event going over the incentives coming our way.
What: Cashing in on Clean Energy: Save Money and the Climate
When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 6PM PT
Where: Zoom Webinar
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A just clean energy transition plan is critical to reduce climate pollution while ensuring all our communities thrive. The Affordable Clean Energy Plan is the biggest opportunity we have to jumpstart this transition right now. Climate action can’t wait.
Our invited speakers, including from national LCV and Rewiring America, will go over the different benefits and offer resources to help you plan your clean energy transition. RSVP today and learn how you can cash in on clean energy!

Power Hour: Induction Stoves
2023-06-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Johnson Brothers Appliances, 571 NE Azure Dr, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us for this interactive event to learn about induction stoves–everything from what pans to use, myth-busting, and the incentives available to install one in your home!
We’ll do a live cooking demonstration so you can see the magic of induction in action (yes, you’ll get to try the tasty treats) and brew up some local tea to see how fast we can boil the water (you won’t believe it until you see it!). If you are looking into options for your home, we’ll talk about the current incentives that are available and things to think about whether your are swapping out a gas or electric stove.
When we wrap up, you’ll be able to check out many different models in the Johnson Brothers Appliances showroom to see what the options are to meet your kitchen’s needs and ask any questions of their team.
Register here!

CANCELED - July Power Hour - Deschutes Energy Future
2023-07-20 17:00 - 18:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO COVID. You can still sign up and we will send you an update when we have one!
We are excited to share that our energy planning work over the last couple of years has resulted in a new initiative called Deschutes Energy Future! Come to this event and learn about the work we’ve done so far for community-based energy projects, as well as our plans for launching this initiative.
We’ll also be sharing a brand new community energy analysis of Deschutes County. Ever wondered where your energy comes from, what energy is most used for, or how much of it is really produced locally? We’ll share new insights on all these questions and more in a first look at our new energy inventory.

OLCV's Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Ron Wyden
2023-08-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Event
Senator Ron Wyden has been a champion of our conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing our support for strong safeguards for our air, water, forests, wildlife, and communities. During OLCV’s Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Wyden, we’ll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental issues, including benefits for Oregon powered by climate investments of the IRA, conservation efforts in progress, and threats to public lands in our state.
RSVP and join us for an afternoon with the senator discussing all things environment and conservation!
WHEN: August 22nd, 2023 from 2 – 3:15PM
WHERE: Zoom – RSVP here!

BEYOND THE BEYOND: PREPARING BEND FOR A WILD FUTURE
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How will our city and our lives be changed by population growth, a warming world, hotter summers and less water, new technologies and other emerging trends? And how can we plan to maintain our region’s beauty and quality of life?
Being resilient and seeking out opportunities to innovate is what moved Oregon into the forefront of planning 50 years ago and it’s what we strive to be far into the future. Come learn how planning will need to change in future decades with case studies on transforming traditional suburbs, developing new models for infrastructure planning, and building resiliency in an era of climate-driven events — and what we can do to retain the best of Bend as it moves into a wild future.
Admission is FREE but due to space constraints, pre-registration is required. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the program starts at 7pm. A no-host bar will be available.

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THIS IS PART 3 OF A THREE-PART SERIES CELEBRATING OREGON’S LAND USE LAWS. YOU CAN VIEW PART 1 AND PART 2 HERE.

COZEE Happy Hour with Roost Development
2023-10-03 16:30 - 18:00 | 201 NW Harriman Ave, Bend, 201 NW Hariman Ave, Bend, OR, 97703
October COZEE Happy Hour with Roost Development
Perry Brooks and Peter Grube from Roost Develpment will give us the low-down on how the first net-zero duplex in the historic district of Bend came to be including some crucial code changes to help make this project happen.
Quick stats:

The shell is a combo of Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) with a hand-framed roof.
It will be Earth Advantage certified as net zero.

Register here!

Central Oregon Zero Energy Enthusiasts brings together individuals who share a passion for or want to learn more about high performance and zero energy buildings in Central Oregon.

2023 Go Clean Energy Conference
2023-10-04 08:30 - 16:30 | COCC, 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Go Clean Energy Conference: Get a Jackpot of incentives for Your Electrification Projects
Whether you rent, own a home, or commercial building, cash and tax credits are coming your way from government incentives that will help you electrify. Learn from 25+ experts how to put your project together. Don’t be left out of the funding stream to electrify for cost savings and health. Solar, efficiency, Electric vehicle Charging, home heating and/or cooling are among your many options. Oct 4, 8:30-4:30 at Bend Central Oregon Community College.
Register at GoCleanEnergy.org.

Deschutes County 2040 -Opportunity For Input
2023-11-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
Opportunity For Input:
Continued Public Hearing on November 9, 2023
The Deschutes County Planning Commission held a public hearing to gather testimony on the Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update document on Thursday, October 26 at 5:30 pm. The Commission voted to continue both the oral and written portions of the hearing to their next meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm.
Interested parties can provide testimony in-person at the Barnes and Sawyer Rooms, Deschutes County Service Center, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97701 or virtually via zoom. Want to provide written comments? Send to Nicole.Mardell@deschutes.org by 4 pm on November 9.
Click Attend Virtually – New Link for Nov. 9 Meeting
The draft Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan document was released for public review in late August. Over the course of 16 months, planning staff have engaged community members and technical experts on key issues facing the County. The resulting plan provides a policy framework for decision making on land use and planning related matters in the rural County for the next twenty years. The plan applies to private land in Deschutes County outside of urban growth boundaries.

Making Energy Work Quarterly Webinar: Unpacking Federal Funding Bottlenecks for Rural Energy in Oregon
2023-11-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Making Energy Work Quarterly Webinar: Unpacking Federal Funding Bottlenecks for Rural Energy in Oregon
November 29th, 11am – 12pm
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For our fourth quarterly webinar of the year, the Making Energy Work for Rural Oregon coalition will host a lively discussion on the federal funding landscape, and how communities are (or are not) accessing these historic investments.
We will be joined by Emma Wendt, Place-Based Strategy Lead with the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE), who will share updates from U.S. DOE and guidance for rural communities on accessing federal dollars. She will also dive into DOE’s newly-released Federal Energy Funding for Rural And Remote Areas Guide.
Also joining us is Nick Burnett, Energy Policy Manager with Sustainable Northwest, who will highlight barriers and near-term opportunities to advance clean energy development in rural communities across Oregon.
This interactive webinar will give local energy leaders an opportunity to share community successes and lessons learned as well as ask questions to federal agency staff.
Special thanks to Energy Trust of Oregon for making these quarterly calls possible.
Please register for the event below. We hope you can join us!
REGISTER HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Faith Yorba: fyorba@sustainablenorthwest.org.
Learn more about the Making Energy Work coalition and sign-up for the MEW newsletter to receive monthly updates on rural energy-related events, funding opportunities, news, resources, and more.

2023 Energy Resilience Planning for Local Governments Workshop
2023-12-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Online Event
Sustainable Northwest and Energy Trust of Oregon are hosting a 2023 Energy Resilience Planning for Local Governments Workshop. This workshop will connect city and county staff with funding, resources, and organizations to help with the planning and implementation necessary to make your community more energy-resilient and prepared for future disasters.
Date: Friday, Dec. 8th, 2023
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm (Virtual on Zoom)
Who should attend? Oregon city, county, and/or special district staff as well as community-based organizations that support emergency management, economic development, planning, hazard mitigation planning, sustainability, or energy conservation are encouraged to attend.
What will be covered? This workshop will share information about funding for energy resilience planning and project development, connect attendees to technical assistance providers, and identify next steps to integrate resilience planning into existing planning processes, particularly for capacity and resource-strapped communities.

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Ribbon Cutting for Rooted Homes’ Poplar Community
2024-01-09 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Rooted Homes, in partnership with the Bend Chamber, in celebrating the completion of the new Poplar Community!
The ceremony will take place in a heated tent and begin with home tours from 12:00PM to 12:15PM, followed by speaker comments from 12:15PM to 12:45PM, including a special note from Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and photo-op will be at 12:45PM. RSVP recommended to Jackie Keogh at jackie@rootedhomes.org
Qualified, first-time homebuyers were encouraged to apply for the homeownership opportunity in this workforce housing pilot project. Employees of the employer partners received two preference points in the public lottery selection process.
The purpose of the pilot is to demonstrate that employers can support a path to homeownership for their employees. As part of the proof-of-concept, the Bend Chamber is sponsoring four of the seven new homes in the Poplar development, thanks to financial support from Providence Health Plan and specific Bend Chamber members. The sponsorship helps support the difference between the cost to build these homes and what income-qualified homebuyers can afford.
The Poplar Community project includes seven 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes designed to net-zero energy standards for households earning equal to or less than 80% of Area Median Income. These homes, designed by Ten Over Studio and constructed by Solaire Homebuilders, are located on Rooted Homes’ land and retain a deed restriction that ensures each subsequent home resale will preference employees of qualified employer partners, extending this benefit to the Bend workforce in perpetuity.
Rooted Home’s Mission
Provide environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for those who contribute to the fabric of the Central Oregon economy and community.
Bend Chamber’s Mission
Create an environment where businesses, their employees and our community excel together through collaboration, advocacy, resources and leadership to meet Bend’s business challenges.

Webinar: Appliance Standards Update - Impacts on Gas Prices and Electrification
2024-01-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
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.
New 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.
These 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%.
Join 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.
REGISTER HERE

Power Hour: Fumes in Focus with Beyond Toxics
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Please not the change of venues to The Environmental Center (formerly COCC). Attendees can now also attend virtually. Please use the same link to register and you will receive an email with the Zoom link.
What’s in the air we breathe inside of our own homes? The Fumes in Focus film helps us visualize the air pollution from gas stoves.
Join The Environmental Center’s Climate Solutions program at our first Power Hour event of the year, featuring Willamette Valley-based environmental justice organization, Beyond Toxics. This year, the Power Hour series will focus on healthy, energy efficient homes and the resources available to improve our living spaces and the built environment.
The event will feature a screening of Beyond Toxics’ eye-opening documentary, Fumes in Focus, highlighting the real health and environmental impacts of natural gas stoves that often go unseen. This project utilized advanced FLIR (forward looking Infrared) technology to capture and visualize the immediate emissions during stove operation.
Lisa Arkin, Executive Director of Beyond Toxics’ will present more information on their Visualizing Air Pollution in Gas Stoves study and be available for questions from attendees. Other local organizations and businesses who can help connect folks with resources to learn more about upgrading appliances in their homes such as Energize Bend and GreenSavers will be available at the event.
Meet our speaker
Lisa Arkin, the Executive Director of Beyond Toxics, has provided innovative policy leadership and grassroots organizing for Beyond Toxics since 2006. Under her guidance, Beyond Toxics embraced the principles of diversity and equity, and adopted an anti-racist ethos to become Oregon’s first environmental justice organization. Arkin is dedicated to placing human rights, racial and social justice at the forefront of all environmental protection and climate resiliency policies. She serves as an appointed member of a number of commissions and workgroups on issues such as land use, environmental justice, pesticide reform and air quality.
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Thank you to our sponsors

Upgrading your Water Heater for efficiency, savings and pollution reduction
2024-03-04 17:15 - 18:00 | Online Event
Upgrading your Water Heater for efficiency, savings and pollution reduction
Join us for an exciting online event where local experts will share their knowledge on options for upgrading your home water heater for maximum efficiency, cost savings, and pollution reduction. Learn about the latest ultra-efficient heat pump water heater technology, the performance and benefits, and the pricing, rebates and incentives available to help you save while you upgrade your home energy equipment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from our local experts in home energy efficiency at GreenSavers.
Thanks to The Environmental Center and GreenSavers for co-hosting this event with us!
REGISTER HERE

The BuildRight Roadshow
2024-03-12 08:00 - 12:00 | 20545 Murray Rd, 20545 Murray Rd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for a morning of learning – Earn 4 hours of CCB CE Credits
Presented by: Builders FirstSource – READY-FRAME
Presenters:
RON NUTTALL Advanced Framing
As energy codes become stricter, builders and designers are seeking options for energy-efficient construction that maintain strength, durability, sustainability, and costeffectiveness. One effective solution is advanced framing, a system of construction framing techniques that optimize material use and increase energy efficiency. Join APA’s Ron Nuttall as he discusses common advanced framing techniques, the benefits of the system and typical challenges that builders encounter during the conversion from traditional framing to advanced framing.
CAROL EISENLOHR 5 Easy Steps for Implementing Best Practices in the Field
1. How a Quality Assurance and Best Practices Program can positively impact warranty and customer experience. 2. Identifying and gathering information for easy access to those who need it. 3. Creating and using simple checklists for each task during the building process. 4. Setting unified expectations between Trades, Warranty and Construction Managers. 5. Efficiency and Accountability tips: The key to making the program work.

GREG LASHER What does the Oregon Energy Code Require Now & Where is it Going?
The latest Oregon Energy Code (ORSC 2021) introduced balanced ventilation and the complex choices where a builder can locate the HVAC system in a new home. Furthermore, the proposed ORSC 2023 takes these requirements further. Greg will explain the current choices that builders have to comply with the current code and suggest changes that will prepare for the future code changes. The Energy Trust of Oregon offers builders free consultation and training for code preparations and cash incentives to build above code in the EPS for New Construction offering—not a bad way to prepare for the future!

Bonus tour of the Ready-Frame Facility on-site at Noon

Induction Stove Power Hour with Johnson Brothers Appliances
2024-04-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Johnson Brothers Appliances, 571 NE Azure Dr, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us for this interactive event to learn about induction stoves–everything from what pans to use, myth-busting, and the incentives available to install one in your home!
We’ll do a live demonstration so you can see the magic of induction in action–yes, you’ll get to and brew up some local tea to see how fast we can boil the water–you won’t believe it until you see it!. If you are looking into options for your home, we’ll talk about the current incentives that are available and things to think about whether you are swapping out a gas or electric stove.
When we wrap up, you’ll be able to check out many different models in the Johnson Brothers Appliances showroom to see what the options are to meet your kitchen’s needs and ask any questions of their team.
Let us now you’re coming!

The Johnson Brothers Team has arranged exclusive deals for this event. To access these offers, you simply need to attend the event and grab a coupon or mention the TEC Induction Event Special when shopping in the store (some deals end as soon as June so get down there quickly!).
They will be offering eight different product deals, a few of which are mentioned below. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save big!

30” induction cooktop, regularly $2049, offered for $849 through 6/4

30” induction range, regularly $1799, offered for $1049 through 6/4

36” induction cooktop, regularly $2549, offered for $1749 through 12/31

Go Electric! - The Benefits of Home Electrification (Webinar)
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Adopting modern high-efficiency electric appliances in our homes improves indoor air quality, lowers utility bills, provides greater safety and comfort, and more climate resilience. You can greatly lower your home’s carbon emissions by installing efficient electric systems like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. And thanks to improved technologies and new state and federal incentives, making your home efficient and all-electric is more affordable than ever! In this first episode of Electrify Now’s “Go-Electric!” webinar series, you’ll learn about the many advantages of electrifying your home—all in 30 minutes. We’ll share insights and practical tips, including: Why all-electric homes are much healthier, with better indoor air quality and lower risk of asthma, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning. How to upgrade your home’s heating, cooling and appliances, get year-round comfort and save on your energy bills. How electrification increases the value of your home. Why all-electric homes reduce air pollution in the communities where we live How electric transportation saves money, reduces emissions and is a ton of fun. How each of us has the power to phase out fossil fuels and lower our carbon emissions towards zero by powering our homes with renewable energy.
Hosts: Brian Stewart and Joe Wachunas

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Free Home Energy Assessment Program Community Launch
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
RSVP HERE!
Do you work with a Community Organization in Central Oregon? Are you a local elected official in Central Oregon? Come learn about how your constituents can benefit from The Environmental Center’s brand new Free Home Energy Assessment Program.
We are teaming up with Energy Trust of Oregon to provide free home energy assessments to communities who have been historically underserved by Energy Trust Programs. The energy assessments will evaluate the energy efficiency of the participants’ home and then connect them with increased financial incentives and support to complete home energy upgrades to improve the comfort and affordability.
Julie Williams, the founder of Seeds for the Sol, a community organization in Corvallis, will be joining us to lead a discussion about their successful Home Energy Program and how The Environmental Center can achieve success here in Central Oregon.
If you’re interested in connecting your clients/members with the program, come to our Community Partner Launch event to learn more.

Free Home Energy Assessment Community Info Session
2024-06-05 17:30 - 18:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
RSVP HERE!
Find out if you qualify for discounts that may cover the full cost of energy efficiency home upgrades! Homeowners and renters are welcome.
Please join us on June 5th, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to learn about The Environmental Center’s brand new Free Home Energy Assessment Program! This new program could help you access free or low cost energy upgrades. Home upgrades like insulation, efficient heating systems, hybrid water heaters, and new windows, can increase the comfort of your home and save you money on your energy bills. This information session is a great opportunity to see if you qualify*, ask questions, chat with our program manager, and sign up to participate.
Qualification criteria:
You identify as a person of color, a person living with disabilities, a rural resident, or a person with low to moderate income
AND
You are a homeowner or renter in a single-family home, manufactured home, or multifamily residence that is an attached side-by-side unit
AND
You live in Oregon and heat your home with electricity or natural gas provided by Pacific Power or Cascade Natural Gas.

Line 3 Documentary: Stop New Gas Infrastructure in Central Oregon
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:15
Join 350 Deschutes – We’re organizing to Stop the GTN Pipeline Gas Expansion. RSVP Now!
Speakers:
Riccardo Waites: Executive, Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly will discuss the effects of gas expansion on vulnerable communities. Will your neighborhood be affected?
Nora Harren, 350 Deschutes, will discuss the health and environmental impacts of the compressor stations in SunRiver, and elsewhere. How can you protect yourself and your family?
Watch the award winning documentary: “LN3: Seven Teachings of the Ashinaabe Resistance,” a powerful documentary that delves into the resilience and teachings of the Ashinaabe people in the face of pipeline development in their region.
Following the screening, we will engage in a panel discussion focusing on the impacts of the GTN Xpress pipeline project on Central Oregon communities and the environment. Our panelists will explore the environmental, social, and economic implications of the project and discuss Steps we can take to stop the pipeline in our backyard.
This is more than just an event—it’s a call to action. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation!
RSVP Now: https://actionnetwork.org/events/line-3-documentary-stop-new-gas-infrastructure-in-central-oregon
$5 donation per family appreciated, but not required.

River to Fields: Explore How Irrigation Affects Our Landscape
2024-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Park, Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Tour the Irrigation Diversions Along the Upper/Middle Deschutes River.
Learn where the water goes, how it’s used on the land, and what happens downstream. Get an on-the-ground look at local water management and the related environmental impact. Great for anyone interested in water conservation and river health in the Deschutes Basin.
The tour starts at Pioneer Park and will move to the point of diversion (across from Fyre of Bend) before ending at Sawyer Park. Drinks will be provided after the tour at the park.
Tour Leaders:

Josh Bailey, General Manager, North Unit Irrigation District
Baxter Davies, Operations Manager, Central Oregon Irrigation District
Jeremy Giffin, Watermaster for Central Oregon, Oregon Water Resources Department

This event is free, but please only register if you are sure you’re planning to come.
We encourage carpooling as parking will be limited near the irrigation diversion.
REGISTER HERE!

Solarize Deschutes Campaign Online Workshop
2024-09-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
If you live in Deschutes County, register now to join us at 12:00 PM, September 4, to learn how you can benefit from installing solar panels and battery storage on your home. This free, one-hour presentation will be held online. You will learn about the Solarize campaign in your community, how solar energy works and how it can be stored with battery storage for backup power. We will talk about limited-time discount pricing, tax credits and Energy Trust cash incentives, including special increased incentives for income-qualified homes. We will also spend time answering your questions.
Solarize Deschutes runs August 15 – October 31. To lock in your Solarize discounts, go to the website and request a custom analysis and bid from a pre-qualified Energy Trust trade ally during this period to lock in Solarize discounts (your solar installation can be completed any time through June 30, 2025).
REGISTER HERE!
This campaign is brought to you by:

The Environmental Center
Energize Bend
Envision Bend
City of Bend
Solar Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon

Energize Bend Happy Hour
2024-09-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Let’s build a cleaner, safer Bend!
Grab a refreshment and hear from Energize Bend and Solarize Deschutes on how we can help decarbonize Bend.

Solarize Deschutes Campaign In-Person Workshop - Bend
2024-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
If you live in Deschutes County, register now to join us at 5:00 PM, September 9, to learn how you can benefit from installing solar panels and battery storage on your home. This free, one-hour presentation will be held in person at The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703. You will learn about the Solarize campaign in your community, how solar energy works and how it can be stored with battery storage for backup power. We will talk about limited-time discount pricing, tax credits and Energy Trust cash incentives, including special increased incentives for income-qualified homes. We will also spend time answering your questions.
Solarize Deschutes runs August 15 – October 31. To lock in your Solarize discounts, go to the website and request a custom analysis and bid from a pre-qualified Energy Trust trade ally during this period to lock in Solarize discounts (your solar installation can be completed any time through June 30, 2025).
REGISTER HERE!
This campaign is brought to you by:

The Environmental Center
Energize Bend
Envision Bend
City of Bend
Solar Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon
