Ready for a more comfortable home (and lower energy bills)?
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your home more comfortable, lower your energy bills, or take advantage of local programs but weren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone.
The City of Bend is hosting a series of free workshops called Go Electric!. The goal is simple: help people better understand their options when it comes to energy efficiency and electrification and connect them with real resources in the community.
These sessions are designed to be straightforward and approachable. No technical background needed, and no expectation that you already know anything about electrification.
Go Electric! Information
What these workshops are about:
A lot of people have heard the term “electrification,” but aren’t sure what it actually means, whether it applies to them, or if it’s even realistic.
These workshops walk through:
- What electrification is, in practical terms
- How it relates to comfort, indoor air quality, and energy costs
- What kinds of upgrades or changes might make sense in different situations
- What local programs, incentives, and support are currently available
The focus is on helping people leave with a clearer understanding of what’s possible, and where to go next if they’re interested.
Upcoming Go Electric! Workshops
Weatherization for Income-Qualified Households
This session focuses on ways to make homes more efficient and comfortable through weatherization (think insulation, sealing air leaks, and other improvements that can reduce energy use). It will also cover programs that help income‑qualified households access these upgrades at low or no cost, along with guidance on how to apply. Food provided for in-person attendance!
Weatherization for Income‑Qualified Households
June 24 | 5:30-7:30pm
City Hall (Awbrey Butte) or Zoom
Attendance Information
Efficiency and Comfort for Renters
Energy efficiency conversations often focus on homeowners, but renters have options too. This workshop looks at practical steps renters can take to improve comfort and reduce energy use, along with tools and local resources that are available. Food provided for in-person attendance!
Efficiency and Comfort for Renters
July 23 | 5:30-7:30pm
City Hall (Awbrey Butte) or Zoom
Bend Energy Smart
If you’re not able to attend, you can still access the information through the City’s online resource hub, Bend Energy Smart, where workshop recordings and additional resources will be available in one place.
If you’re curious, come join!
Energy use in our homes affects both monthly costs and overall comfort. It also plays a role in community-wide emissions. At the same time, the available programs, incentives, and technologies can be difficult to navigate. These workshops are meant to make that landscape easier to understand and more accessible.
You don’t need to be planning a big project or ready to make a decision to attend. These sessions are simply an opportunity to learn what’s out there and ask questions.
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services:
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.
Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad:
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.
