Say Bye Bye to Gas in the Kitchen Induction stoves allow consumers to happily leave behind fossil fuels in the kitchen. Plus, they cook food faster than other types of stoves, adjust heat instantaneously, offer precise temperature control, and are incredibly safe (they only work when a magnetic pan is placed on top of them, so no more accidentally leaving the burner on). Best of all, they are powered by clean electricity. Like so many technologies in the electrified home of the future, induction stoves are exciting newcomers on the scene because they change the rules of the game. They eliminate one more gas industry argument for why we need…
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Electrify Coalition’s Monthly Webinars on Electrification
Interested in learning more about Electrification as a way to solve Climate Change? Join Electrify Now for monthly conversations as we dive deep into how and why to electrify – we will cover everything from the practicalities of installing electric devices in your home to exciting new solutions that hold promise for decarbonizing our economy. Here are our scheduled webinars to start 2021 January – All Electric Fireplaces February – Renewable Hydrogen and Electrification March – Sequestration Week April – Electric Vehicles May – All Electric Lawn Care Register for these webinars and learn more at their website https://electrifynow.net/electrify-coalition-webinars
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SOLAR OREGON Go Zero Virtual Tour 2020
Wed, Oct. 14th @ 4-6 PM Wed & Oct. 21st @ 4-6 PM Residential buildings account for almost a quarter of all energy usage in the state of Oregon. Zero energy home design is an important strategy in climate adaptation. Join Solar Oregon for two premier virtual explorations of zero energy homes across the state. At the Go Zero Tour 2020, part of Sustainable Building Week you can explore a mix of new and retrofit homes all from the safety and comfort of your home. Learn all the surprisingly simple, accessible, and innovative strategies that homeowners use for getting to zero. This is a two part event–all ticket types get you…
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Hang Drying Revolution
Air drying clothes is a simple practice that offers enormous savings in power use and reduces pollution.
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City of Portland Fix it Fairs
For the last 4 years, Green Living Journal has participated in the Free Fix-It Fair City of Portland event where you can learn simple ways to save money and connect with resources. Attendees find a wealth of information! What you’ll find at a Fix-It Fair Ongoing exhibits and hourly workshops on such topics as: Water and energy savings Safe and healthy home Food and nutrition Neighborhood and community resources Recycling Weatherizing your home Gardening and growing your own food Yard care and composting Transportation Plus: Repair Café: Bring one item to be fixed by a Repair PDX volunteer, while learning how to do it yourself. (Volunteers will do their best, but…
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Solar Oregon Net Zero Homes Tour
Saturday October 19, 2019 9am – 5pm 2105 N Webster Street, Portland Join Solar Oregon, Passive House, Green Hammer and Earth Advantage to see what it’s like to live in a Zero carbon home and learn all the surprisingly simple, accessible and innovate strategies that homeowners use for getting to zero. The Tour will feature homes in North and South East Portland and will be co-hosted by some of the leading green builders and architects in the area. Lunch will be at the new Tillamook Row Net Zero Apartments in NE Portland. Suggested Donation – $10 Solar Oregon members, $20 for general public For more info: https://solaroregon.org/event/net-zero-homes-tour/
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Solar Oregon Presents Passive House 101
Solar Oregon and Passive House Northwest present: Passive House 101 July 9, 2019 – 6 – 8 pm Shine Distillery – 4232 N Williams Ave Portland Join Solar Oregon for an evening discussion on how Passive House– the world’s most energy efficient building certification– and solar PV can be the easiest path to healthy, comfortable, and durable Zero Energy buildings. Joshua Salinger, CEO of Birdsmouth Design/Build and board member of Passive House Northwest will discuss what Passive House is, it’s history, it’s methods, and why it matters. 40% of the energy used in the U.S. goes towards our buildings – this is more than the energy used in transportation and industry combined! Learn…
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TOP TEN Clean Energy Developments of 2018
2018 showed that clean energy is becoming more and more the norm. And we’re not just talking about Bradley Cooper standing in front of a field of wind turbines in the hit movie, A Star is Born. In spite of the lack of action from the US federal government, the world is moving forward on clean energy. From India to the Caribbean to businesses and cities in the United States, 2018 was a great year for energy efficiency, electric vehicles, solar and wind energy, and more. Here we list our top ten clean energy developments of the year. 1. Carbon-Free Electricity is All the Rage Xcel Energy committed to supplying…
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Save Gas With Hypermiling
Gas-saving driving habits, called hypermiling, can help you achieve up to 40 percent more miles per gallon (mpg) than your car’s official fuel economy estimate. Take, for example, a 2005 Honda Accord, a best-selling sedan with a mpg rating of 24 (21 city, 31 highway). According to Wayne Gerdes — who coined the term “hypermiling” and is considered by many to be its leading expert and trainer — an Accord driver who is savvy to hypermiling can expect to get about 35 mpg. Dedicated hypermilers can achieve 50 percent or better improvement over their vehicles’ estimated mpg figures. Last year, Gerdes set a world record for distance in a gas-powered,…
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How to Beat Your Heat Bill in 10 Simple Steps
As the temperatures outside drop this winter, keep your home’s interior warm and comfortable with these effective heat-saving strategies. These tips will also help your household conserve energy and reduce utility costs throughout this season.
