The Environmental Center

Second Annual Fall Harvest Feast
2018-09-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Locavore proudly presents the Second Annual Fall Harvest Feast
Please join us for this ever-popular event that will tickle your palate and delight your senses. From the beautiful views of Smith Rock, alluring scent of fall in the air, and the delicious taste of the 6 course fall harvest feast featuring the best of Central Oregon fare. Your senses will thank you!
This year we are adding what we believe will become a famous tradition. The great Pig Kiss! There will be a donation fund for each nominee, and she/he who has the most donations must kiss a pig at meals end. Com’on folks! Who doesn’t love to see a big ol smooch?
This event directly benefits Central Oregon Locavore and all of our tireless work to bring you fresh, nutrient dense, locally grown and raised food.
Wagonrides begin at 4pm, courtesy of Farmer Jeff of DD Ranch. Dinner begins at 5pm.

Solidarity Celebration & Vespers
2018-09-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Representatives of faith communities in Bend will lead us in a public gathering of celebration of immigrants and refugees in our community and prayers for peace and justice in our neighborhoods and world. People of all faith backgrounds and perspectives warmly welcomed. Attendees are invited to bring signs expressing welcome, peace and justice. Upon conclusion, all are welcome to participate in Allyship in Action.

Allyship in Action
2018-09-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In these uncertain times, communities of color, immigrants, and other marginalized groups need support they can count on. But how can well-meaning folks move from good intentions to concrete actions of solidarity? This workshop — facilitated by a diverse group of equity facilitators including liliana cabrera, Kerani Mitchell, and Erin Rook — will explore the social systems that shape how we interact with race and other differences; engage participants in meaningful reflection on how they interact with these systems; and provide tools and strategies for supporting people of color, immigrants, and others with marginalized identities.
This workshop is designed for those who have already engaged in some education and/reflection on racism, but all are welcome. Donations accepted to offset materials, preparation, and food costs. Suggested donation $5-$50.

Fall Garden Educator Network
2018-09-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our local Garden Educator Network will be convening in September to learn, share resources and ideas, and kick off another year of garden based education. These events are open to anyone who works, supports, or wants to help youth connect to food and nature through garden and farm based education inside and outside of the classroom.
Our September event will include a training provided by OSU Extension Nutrition Educators, followed by a networking opportunity outside in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden.
4:30 – 5:30 – Building Capacity with a School Garden Committee
Setting the stage for a successful school garden committee requires school administrative support, communication and the ability to conduct an effective meeting. The purpose of this workshop is for attendees to learn how to create a meeting agenda, facilitate a meeting and participate in a storyboard visioning activity focusing on defining future committee goals. Participants will be involved in a mock interactive school garden committee meeting that will highlight typical behaviors from committee members. Facilitators will demonstrate strategies to overcome meeting barriers. This workshop will also describe the critical community building steps completed before the first meeting as outlined in Conducting Effective Meetings (The Cispus Institute). At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to describe steps leading to the first school garden committee meeting, create a meeting agenda, facilitate a school garden committee meeting using techniques discussed and practiced in this session, and generate a visioning activity. A cohesive garden committee with a shared vision and mission built from knowledge and skills obtained during this workshop will create sustainability within your school community.
This workshop is appropriate wherever you are on the spectrum of having a garden committee!
5:30 – 6:30 – Networking in the Garden
We’ll adjourn to the garden with snacks and beverages to share ideas to utilize a fall school garden – or garden based activities- in and out of the classroom.

The Environmental Center is recognized as a Regional Education Hub Lead for the Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network for Central Oregon. In this role, we’ll provide region specific resources and ongoing responsive technical assistance, work to address region-specific challenges and networking opportunities including Regional Gatherings.

The Garden Educator Network is for anyone – teachers, parents, volunteers, non-formal educators – in Central Oregon wanting to incorporate garden based learning into their work with youth. This is one of our four strategies to support a Garden For Every School in Central Oregon. Read more about the other 3 strategies: Garden Grants, FoodCorps, and District Support.

Know "DREAMS"
2018-09-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
DACA and the Rocky Road to the American Dream: Attorneys from Bend Immigration Group discuss immigration policy.
We are in a critical time in history in which immigration policy is at the forefront of public debate. The future of DREAMers hangs in the balance between federal court decisions, changing administrative policies, and congressional action. This discussion will break down the legal obstacles and challenges many individuals face when seeking the American Dream.

National Security & Climate Change: A Free Presentation
2018-09-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Fleeing from Wildfire Smoke? Most people can go indoors. But some don’t have it that easy. Professor Mick McCann will provide a FREE presentation on how water and food shortages, rising temperatures and other climate impacts will cause migrations that may affect all of us, even our national security.
6:00 to 7:00 PM – Planning Local Actions
7:00 to 8:00 PM – Presentation by Mick McCann, COCC Professor of Geography
Please RSVP!

Wild Wednesday - Celebrating the 50th of the Wild and Scenic Act
2018-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Later this year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, which has protected 59 sections of our incredible Oregon rivers for recreation, fish and wildlife, clean water, scenic beauty, and cultural significance.
On September 19th, noted conservationist Andy Kerr will present a lively history of the congressional and local politics of the inclusion of 59 Oregon stream segments, totaling 1,908 miles, in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System from the enactment of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 until today. He’ll also give details on potential new protections for ~250 additional miles of Oregon streams pending in Congress.
Andy Kerr is the Czar of the Larch Company and consults on environmental and conservation issues. Kerr has been closely involved with the establishment or expansion of 46 Wilderness Areas and 47 Wild and Scenic Rivers, 13 congressionally legislated special management areas, 15 Oregon Scenic Waterways and one proclaimed national monument. Andy is best known for his two decades with Oregon Wild and is an instrumental part of Oregon’s conservation history.

Juniper Group Program Night
2018-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Social 6:30, Program 7:00
An informative program about environmental issues, every third Wednesday of the month.

Reinventing Power
2018-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Reinventing Power: America’s Clean Energy Boom takes us across the country to hear directly from the people making our clean energy future achievable. These individuals are working to rebuild what’s broken, rethink what’s possible, and revitalize communities.
Their stories are proof that America does not need to choose between keeping our lights on and protecting our communities.
Over the film’s 50 minutes, you will meet people in eight states whose lives were changed by the renewable energy industry while exploring various aspects of the clean energy industry from innovation to installation.
Critically, Reinventing Power underscores the notion that we don’t have to sacrifice jobs for a clean environment. Supporting a clean energy future means building a better, more prosperous future for everyone.
Presented by Juniper Group of the Oregon Sierra Club
Suggested Donation $5.00
Free Snacks and Mingling at 6:30; Program to begin at 6:50 PM.

Bend COTA Work Events
2018-09-20, 2018-09-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk
Where: Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend
Worksite: Varies
There’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that’s riding in Bend, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Immigration Policy, Past and Present
2018-09-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Alonso Oliveros, Community Education Coordinator for Causa, will give a presentation entitled “Keep the Dream Alive: Preserving Fairness, Equality, and Safety for All Oregonians.” He will discuss U.S. and Oregon immigration policy history and give an overview of what it means to be an immigrant in Oregon today. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation.

Pints & Politics
2018-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join OLCV, friends and community members to hear from local candidates who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy.

Meet candidates for Bend City Council, Gena Goodman-Campbell and Barb Campbell, and candidate for Bend Mayor, Sally Russell. Learn why Gena, Barb and Sally are running, ask questions, and find out how you can ensure the Bend City Council continues to value our environment.

Celebration of the North American Bison
2018-09-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A journey through 21 years of resistance on behalf of the last wild buffalo. Storytelling & Video by Buffalo Field Campaign of Montana. Indigenous Soul Music by Goodshield Aguilar & Mignon Geli.
Soulful ethnic music Between 6:30 and 7pm
Program starts at 7pm.
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/road-show#road-show-events

Saturday Bird Walks
2018-09-22 08:30 - 11:00, 2018-09-29 08:30 - 11:00 | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder, there is always something exciting to see through your binoculars!
Early registration is strongly encouraged and participation is limited to 12 birders. Expect to walk approximately three to four miles along various trails. Please no strollers or dogs. Wear sturdy and water-resistant footwear and bring a bottle of water and a pair of binoculars with you. Bird walks are geared toward adults, however children with a serious interest in birding are welcome with a parent/guardian.

Mountain Clean Up Day
2018-09-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Mountain Clean Up Day will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 starting at 11:00 a.m. Mt B will provide the trash bags and offer all participants a free ride up the Pine Marten lift. From there, you will be assigned an area to hike back down to West Village while collecting litter along the way. After you turn in your trash back at the bottom, you’re more than welcome to take another trip up the lift and see the sights, enjoy lunch, or grab a cold drink. As a token of appreciation, the first 250 people will receive a FREE 2018-19 Winter Lift Ticket (blackout dates apply). Tickets are limited and will be distributed at the end of clean up day when participants turn in trash bags.
Proper footwear, gloves, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, layers and a pack with water and snacks are strongly recommended for this fun and sustainable day of high alpine adventure.

Campout for Public Lands 2018
2018-09-22 - 2018-09-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Discover Your Forest, 10 Barrel Brewing Co, and REI!
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, we invite you to join us for a grown-up campout like no other. Spend the night at the Newberry Group Campsite on beautiful Paulina Lake and take in everything our national public lands have to offer. Enjoy impeccable cuisine and craft beers from 10 Barrel Brewing Co.! Chill out lakeside or take part in a variety of outdoor activities provided by REI. Wind down with a live concert under the stars, and wake up with morning yoga and a hot breakfast. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our amazing public lands and learn about how you can support them. ALL TICKET SALES WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING DISCOVER YOUR FOREST!What’s Included?
Ticket price will include all of the following, and is all inclusive of your drinks, meals, and tent spot…
10 Barrel Basecamp featuring exclusive beers, and a party under the stars
A top-notch swag bag with rad outdoor products including a custom insulated cup to keep your brews cold all weekend
Water activities, hiking explorations and interactive games provided by REI, Inc.
Public Land Stewarship Project with Discover Your Forest
Live fireside concert
Late night s’mores and tasty Sunday breakfast
. . . and much, much more!

Local Food Challenge
2018-09-23 - 2018-09-29 | OR
4th Annual Local Food Challenge brought to you by High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
How to participate: Every day from Sept 24-29th, HDFFA will send you daily mini-challenges. These are fun opportunities to try new flavors, interact with your community, and learn about farmers, ranchers and the Central Oregon food landscape. The more challenges you do, the more points you rack up. The more points you earn, the closer you get to the Grand Prize!
What you’ll win: Every day, HDFFA will draw a new winner to receive $15 to spend on local food. So what’s the Grand Prize? $75 worth of local fresh local food, a local food gift basket and a chef’s knife. It’s the ultimate foodie’s dream come true!
Are you ready for the challenge? Sign up today!

The Waters and Lands of The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
2018-09-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On Monday, September 24, come to the Museum to hear about the natural resource management of the Waters and Lands of The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon and the plan to manage those precious resources through the 21st century.
We will be joined by Josh Newton, a Bend attorney focused on natural resource dispute resolution, representing the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Robert Brunoe, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the general manager of the Branch of Natural Resources. As a member of the Wasco Tribe, Brunoe will speak to the deep ties to the Columbia River and fishing culture.

Wasted: The Story of Food Waste (Film Screening)
2018-09-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
You can reserve tickets in advance here. (Not required, but suggested.)
WASTED! THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the the eyes of chef-heroes like Anthony Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, and Danny Bowien, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system. WASTED! exposes the criminality of food waste and how it’s directly contributing to climate change and shows us how each of us can make small changes – all of them delicious – to solve one of the greatest problems of the 21st Century.
Watch the trailer for the film, then mark your calendars to come see it at Volcanic Theater Pub on September 24th, and learn more about how we are trying to reduce and prevent food waste here in our own community, and how you can too!
$10 per person suggested donation. Doors at 6:30, film showing at 7pm, short panel discussion to follow the movie with industry and community experts.

2017 Net Zero Fellowship Research: Approaching Net Zero for Today's Buildings
2018-09-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Energy Trust of Oregon’s annual Net Zero Fellowship research grant aims to uncover potential barriers slowing the widespread adoption of net zero commercial building design while growing the community constructing these remarkable buildings.
Shilpa Surana of Brightworks Sustainability was selected for the inaugural Net Zero Fellowship, with supporting input from partners at Skanska and Gerding Edlen. Shilpa studied two real buildings in the city of Portland – one midrise multifamily and one midrise office – to identify how these same structures could be built today to approach net zero energy consumption.
Relatively little research exists on net zero energy strategies for midrise office and multifamily buildings, despite these types making up a significant percentage of the real estate market. Over the last 18 months, Shilpa aimed to identify the most cost-effective energy improvements for these buildings to explore paths toward net zero energy performance. The research pairs her energy modeling outcomes with construction cost premiums and development proformas to create a greater understanding of barriers and opportunities.
While Shipla’s research does not aim to demonstrate cost parity between net zero and conventional buildings, her approach used multiple iterations of systems and costs to hone in on some of the most cost-effective strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Shipla’s research exercise and design considerations for maximizing energy efficiency.
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Presenters:
Shilpa Surana, Energy Analyst, LEED Ap BD+C, CPHC, Brightworks Sustainability, Energy Trust 2017 Net Zero Fellow
Steve Clem, Vice President of Pre-Construction, Skanska
About the 2017 Net Zero Fellow:
Shilpa has over 7 years of experience providing energy analysis and energy modeling services for high-performance building design and projects pursuing sustainability frameworks. She is a former LEED energy model reviewer who helps design teams set energy performance targets, identify energy efficiency measures, simulate results, and make expert recommendations based on the relative and absolute impacts of various strategies. Her modeling career includes diverse project experience including offices, restaurants, warehouses, medical facilities, schools, stadiums and campuses. She has experience modeling advanced strategies such as displacement ventilation, absorption chillers, thermal storage, geothermal heat pumps, and radiant heating and cooling systems.
PROFESSIONALS TAKING THIS TRAINING IN-PERSON IN BEND, OR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR 1 CCB OR 1 AIA/LU CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT.
LIGHT REFESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. A TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDEES.

Love, Neuroscience and The City
2018-09-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
For more than twenty years, Jeff Tumlin has led award-winning plans in cities from Seattle and Vancouver to Moscow and Abu Dhabi. He helps balance all modes of transportation to achieve communitys’ wider goals and best use their limited resources. He has developed transformative plans throughout the world that accommodate growth with no net increase in vehicle traffic.
A dynamic and frequent guest speaker, including a TED Talk, Jeff is the author of two books on transportation and community planning.
Free event, but tickets required through the Tower.

Destination Zero: Buildings as catalysts to a clean energy reality
2018-09-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Green Tour Keynote Kickoff
In Bend, 53% of our carbon emissions come from buildings. And energy use is the primary driver of those emissions.
But our buildings don’t have to be energy guzzlers. There are real-world ways to drastically reduce how much energy our buildings use and even bring it to zero.
Join us as we kick off the 18th annual Green Tour. We’ll explore how our homes, workplaces and government buildings can help us get to a low-carbon, clean energy future. Andrew Lee will make the case for zero energy buildings and show us how to get started through local and regional case studies.
This is a pivotal time for Bend—our climate legacy is being written right now as we dig into our very own climate action plan. We want to help our community explore all of the opportunities, big and small, to get us on the path to a low-carbon, clean energy future.
Real change happens when individuals come together in local communities to take bold action. Join us for our keynote presentation and the Tour so you can be a well-informed player that helps shape Bend’s climate legacy.
Our presenter: Andrew Lee, Director, Zero Energy Program, International Living Future Institute
Andrew Lee directs the Zero Energy and Zero Carbon certification programs for the International Living Future Institute. He provides key thought leadership on how buildings can catalyze a shift towards a clean and regenerative energy future and serve as an effective mechanism for climate action. His most recent work involved carbon emissions reduction policy and collaborating with over a dozen local governments in the US to develop policy roadmaps to achieve a zero energy building sector.
Thank you to Worthy Brewing for helping Andrew Lee to Bend.
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"Watch Out For Wildlife" Film Festival
2018-09-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend is in a historical migratory corridor where there is a critical need for crossings over Highway 97 to provide passage between summer and winter ranges and to reduce thousands of costly wildlife-vehicle collisions every year.

Connecting animals to their seasonal ranges is critical for their survival. Spend the evening learning about barrier-free movement and find ways you can help through a selection of short films from around the west on migration of large game species like deer and pronghorn antelope.
This event is presented by PROTECT ANIMAL MIGRATION (PAM) in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), the US Forest Service (USFS), the Oregon Wildlife Foundation (OWF) and the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA).
Biologists from ODOT and ODFW will be on hand for Q&A discussions during the festival.
Please pre-register here. Tickets are FREE, but donations will gladly be accepted at the door. Light appetizers will be provided and a no-host bar available.

SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
2018-09-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Take part in an Oregon tradition, the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup! Join thousands of volunteers as they clean more than 100 beaches and natural places around the state. All projects are family-friendly, FREE and fun!
Advance registration isn’t required but encouraged so we can best plan for your participation. To see a map of project locations and to sign up, visit https://www.solveoregon.org/beach-riverside-cleanup.
Central Oregon projects currently include:

Sunriver Nature Center: Upper Deschutes River Cleanup – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sisters Community Cleanup Day – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Deschutes River Cleanup – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ochoco Creek Fall Instream Cleanup – 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Sparks Lake Cleanup – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Surf Wave River Cleanup – 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Your efforts will be part of something bigger! This cleanup is part of NEEF – National Public Lands Day and the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers around the country and the world will be taking care of their special places, so let’s do our part.

2018 Green Tour
2018-09-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On the Green Tour, you’ll see real-world solutions that reduce energy use and increase solar production in residential and commercial buildings right here in Central Oregon. For the 18th year in a row, everyday heroes across our community will open their doors so that we can learn and benefit from their journeys and experiences. They all have a story to tell—and they want to share it with you!
Now, more than ever, it’s important for all of us to make a change under our own roofs—no matter how big or small. We hope the 2018 Green Tour inspires you to find new ways to save energy and go solar, at home and at work.
You can check out the map of sites below and learn more about each of the sites on the Green Tour page.

Oregon Drive Less Challenge
2018-10-01 - 2018-10-15 | OR
Discover healthy, green travel options for work, school, errands, and play—join the Oregon Drive Less Challenge Oct. 1-15! Burn calories instead of gas by biking to work, or walking to the store. Divide the ride and the cost by carpooling or vanpooling. Take the bus and let someone else do the driving so you can listen to music, or read that page-turning book. Then log your trips at DriveLessConnect.com to win weekly and grand prizes! Over 55 prizes will be awarded.

Cost Effective Pathway to Zero Energy Homes
2018-10-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hear the latest developments on new and cost-effective approaches to ZE construction.

The State of California’s building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020, and the Governor of Oregon issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready standard by 2023. A rapidly increasing number of architects and builders in Oregon are stepping up to the challenge by creating zero energy homes and have been doing so for many years. The question is, how can this be achieved cost effectively?
Advanced heat pump technology, lighting, and solar PV options are challenging the old zero energy paradigm of investments in air sealing, insulation, and expensive window upgrades. Earth Advantage has also recently switched from a “site” to “source” definition for Zero Energy home certification, which now allows gas-heated homes to be eligible.

This will be an in-person broadcast of the webinar followed by a local market discussion and Q&A with local Zero Energy home certification providers. Then join Energy Trust of Oregon for an energy efficient home site visit afterward.
Attend this webinar and learn the different interpretations of what “zero energy” means and how builders are cost-effectively achieving it in the Pacific Northwest.

Continuing Education
CCB: 1 CE
AIA LU: 1 CE

FREE – RSVP
(Regularly $19 – Made possible in part by the support of Earth Advantage sponsors)

Audience
Architects, Builders, Developers, Engineers, Program Representatives, Raters/Verifiers, Remodelers, Subcontractors

Instructor

Ryan Shanahan: Ryan is a Senior Green Building Consultant with Earth Advantage. He is a certified Passive House Consultant, one of three PHIUS+ Raters in the state of Oregon, a HERS Rater, and an ENERGY STAR verifier. He guides home builders through the planning and design phase all the way through completion to ensure that they utilize best practices and achieve Earth Advantage, ENERGY STAR, DOE Zero Energy Homes, indoor AirPLUS, Water Sense, LEED-H, or Passive House certification program standards. Before becoming a green building consultant, Ryan was a builder account manager and residential field rater for Earth Advantage. Ryan holds a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Design from Boston Architectural College.

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

Energy Efficient Home Site Visit
2018-10-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join this guided CE tour and gain a behind the walls look at a high performing energy efficient home in Bend.
Every 1 in 3 new homes built in Oregon receive an EPS® verifying their energy performance, and the average EPS-rated home in Oregon performs 22% more energy efficient than a code-built home.
Energy Trust of Oregon invites building professionals to attend this guided tour of an under-construction high performing EPS home in order to find out how they’re built and what it takes to achieve the EPS standard. Hear directly from the home builder and Energy Trust of Oregon staff about the typical features that go into EPS homes and the homeowner benefits that they provide: A more comfortable, durable home with healthier air quality and cost-saving energy efficiency.
Learning Objectives

See first-hand what envelope design and mechanical system features are included an EPS-rated home
Understand the differences between a code-built home and a EPS built home
Learn about utility programs and incentives to support above-code building
Hear directly from the home builder about strategies and benefits of high-performance building
Translate energy efficiency into health/comfort/savings/durability benefits that will resonate with different homebuyers

Location
Bend, OR

The exact addresses for the homes will be emailed to those that RSVP a few days prior to the event
