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Corvallis Sustainability Coalition > News & Events > Action Teams > Energy

August 11, 2019

Energy Retrofit Your Home • August 15

Explore the benefits of making your home more energy efficient.  If you own a home, whether it be a single-family or manufactured home, here’s your chance to find out about the latest opportunities to make it energy efficient! Energy Retrofit Your Home Thursday, August 15, 6:30–8 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine, Housing

June 26, 2019

Quarterly Gathering • July 18

Join us for lively presentations, networking and delicious snacks! A diverse mix of local sustainability efforts will be highlighted at our next quarterly gathering. Thursday, July 18 12 noon–1:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library The gathering will feature presentations by Coalition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine, Health & Human Services

May 1, 2019

Solar Makes $ense! • May 13

Explore the benefits of solar energy.  If you own a home or business, or simply want to help reduce our community’s carbon emissions, here’s your chance to find out why solar makes sense! Solar Makes $ense! Solarize Your Home or Business Monday, May 13, 7–8:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine

March 28, 2019

Make the transition to solar energy

Solar panels

How is your home or business powered? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Harvest Sunshine

February 16, 2019

Annual Meeting slideshow

Annual Meeting 2019

If you missed our annual meeting in January or would like a recap, here's another chance to see the slideshow. The annual meeting featured presentations about our accomplishments in 2018 and plans for 2019. We have been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic areas: Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Energy, Events, Food, Health & Human Services, Housing, Land Use, Multimedia, Natural Areas, Transportation, Waste Prevention, Water

December 23, 2018

Annual Meeting is Friday 1/11/19

Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers

We hope you'll join us for the launch of our 13th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 11, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Energy, Events, Food, Health & Human Services, Housing, Land Use, Natural Areas, Transportation, Waste Prevention, Water

October 15, 2018

Solar Makes $ense! • October 29

Solar Makes Sense

Explore the benefits of solar energy. If you own a home or business, or simply want to help reduce our community’s carbon emissions, here’s your chance to find out why solar makes sense! Solar Makes $ense! Solarize Your Home or Business Monday, October 29, 7–8:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine

April 29, 2018

When the Grid Goes Out: Solar, Microgrids and Natural Disasters

Special presentation Tuesday, May 29, at 7 pm at the library. Fires. Floods. Earthquakes. What happens to the electric grid when disaster strikes - and what does that mean for our community? Learn how grid outages affect businesses and communities, and how solar, batteries and microgrids kept the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine

December 30, 2017

Annual Meeting is Friday 1/12/18

Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers

We hope you'll join us for the launch of our 12th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 12, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Energy, Events, Food, Health & Human Services, Housing, Land Use, Natural Areas, Transportation, Waste Prevention, Water

October 14, 2017

Solar House Party • November 9

Solar House Parties-Harvest Sunshine

Interested in going solar? Join the party! Thursday, November 9 · 7 pm The Sustainability Coalition has been sponsoring a series of Solar House Parties hosted by Corvallis residents who are realizing the benefits of solar energy. Are you a homeowner? Interested in exploring solar for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Harvest Sunshine

September 7, 2017

Interested in going solar? Join the party!

Solar House Parties-Harvest Sunshine

Friday, September 15 • 7 pm The Sustainability Coalition is sponsoring a series of Solar House Parties hosted by Corvallis residents who are realizing the benefits of solar energy. Are you a homeowner? Interested in exploring solar for your home? If you answered “YES” to both of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Harvest Sunshine

August 22, 2017

Transitioning to a Post Carbon Society • August 30

Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear Richard Heinberg and meet the Post Carbon Institute staff. Transitioning to a Post Carbon Society in the Age of Denial Wednesday, August 30, 7–8:30 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Richard Heinberg is the author of thirteen books, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine

August 5, 2017

Interested in going solar? Join the party!  August 31

Solar House Parties-Harvest Sunshine

The solar party, that is … Thursday, August 31 • 7 pm The Sustainability Coalition is sponsoring a series of Solar House Parties hosted by Corvallis residents who are realizing the benefits of solar energy. Are you a homeowner? Interested in exploring solar for your home? If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Harvest Sunshine

July 25, 2017

Interested in going solar? Join the party!  July 28

Solar House Parties-Harvest Sunshine

The solar party, that is … Friday, July 28 • 7 pm The Sustainability Coalition is sponsoring a series of Solar House Parties hosted by Corvallis residents who are realizing the benefits of solar energy. Are you a homeowner? Interested in exploring solar for your home? If you answered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Harvest Sunshine

July 10, 2017

A God in the Hearth  7/13 – 8/20

This special exhibit at The Arts Center presents a visual essay on fire and fossil fuels. Experience the work of Portland painter David Carmack Lewis, who explores the deep human connection to fire and how it transforms landscapes and now the climate itself. Through his work, Lewis hopes to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine

June 20, 2017

Interested in going solar? Join the party! … June 28

Harvest Sunshine

The solar party, that is … June 28. We are launching a series of Solar House Parties, hosted by Corvallis residents who are realizing the benefits of solar energy. The first house party is Wednesday, June 28 at 7 pm. Are you a homeowner? Interested in exploring solar for your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Harvest Sunshine

June 1, 2017

Climate Action

UPDATE: We’ve met this year’s Climate Action Fund campaign goal but it’s not too late to donate! It’s up to us, now more than ever. Now that leaders at the federal level have turned their backs on the Paris Climate Agreement, it’s up to us at the local, regional, and state levels to broaden and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Harvest Sunshine

March 19, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Lovett

Volunteer Spotlight recognizes the contributions of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s longstanding volunteer leaders

Linda Lovett has helped lead sustainability efforts in our community for the past 10 years. She has served on the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Steering Committee since it was formed in 2007. Linda, what in your background led you to be interested in volunteering with the Sustainability … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Volunteer Spotlight

August 19, 2016

3 Secrets of the Sun

Come to the library for a special unveiling on Saturday, August 27. World renowned artist and Corvallis resident, Peter Erskine, will unveil his most recent installation at a community event on Saturday, August 27, from 2 to 5 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The event will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events

July 4, 2016

Harvest Sunshine

Harvest Sunshine is a 5-year campaign launched in 2016 to accelerate development of solar energy in Corvallis, OR.

Harvest Sunshine is a 5-year campaign we launched in January 2016, to accelerate the development of solar energy in Corvallis. Our goal is to more than double the amount of solar in Corvallis within the next 5 years—from 840 rooftops in 2015 to 2,000 rooftops in 2020. Corvallis currently has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Harvest Sunshine

May 28, 2015

Become an Energizer!

Spread the word about Take Charge Corvallis – and help our community win the $5 million energy prize! Take Charge Corvallis is the name of our local initiative to compete for the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize—and we need YOU to help spread the word by becoming an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events

May 15, 2015

Take Charge Corvallis!

Take Charge Corvallis | We're one of 50 communities competing for the Georgetown University grant

David Eckert and Annette Mills had a 3.85 kW solar array installed on their home in November 2014. By April 2015, their solar generation exceeded the amount of energy used in the home—by 3 times on most days! Since the extra energy goes back into the grid, that’s a huge savings in both energy and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events

April 9, 2015

Climate Solutions event this Saturday

Climate policies, programs, and politics that are working well in Oregon will be the topic of a special program this Saturday, April 11, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle, in Corvallis. The keynote speaker will be Catherine Mater, who serves on the Oregon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events

January 3, 2015

Annual Meeting Wrap-up

Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers

The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers was held on Monday, January 12, at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The meeting featured presentations on accomplishments of 2014 and plans for 2015.  The Coalition has been working on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Energy, Events, Food, Health & Human Services, Housing, Land Use, Natural Areas, Transportation, Waste Prevention, Water

November 18, 2014

Will a carbon tax fly in Oregon?

A panel of experts explored this question at a special forum on Nov. 20.  Video HERE >>> … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Video

November 18, 2014

Carbon Tax Forum

Combating Climate Change: Will a carbon tax fly in Oregon? A public forum on carbon pricing was held at OSU's Linus Pauling Science Center on Nov. 20, 2014.  The topic was viewed from three distinct perspectives: economic, legal, and public policy. The panelists: 1)  Jeff Renfro: Senior … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Video

January 5, 2014

Corvallis Climate Summit

Kathleen Dean Moore at Corvallis Climate Summit

More than 225 people turned out for the first Corvallis Climate Summit on Sunday afternoon, January 26, in an effort to connect and collaborate on new ways Corvallis can be a national leader in slowing greenhouse gas emissions. The summit was an opportunity to network, learn about current climate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Events, Land Use, Transportation, Waste Prevention, Water

August 21, 2011

What Patrons of Local Businesses Want

“What would you like to see businesses that you patronize do this year to model sustainable practices?” That question was asked at Town Hall 2011 and answered by attendees.  Here are some of their responses related to ENERGY: Schedule a resource efficiency review with the Corvallis … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy

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