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Shining Bright

Bend has a lot of solar power in its future, but not everyone is happy about it
Brian Jennings

Ron Rupprecht isn’t thrilled at what he sees 250 feet from his house in east Bend. His property borders a major development with nearly 150 acres of solar panels, now beginning to produce electricity and send power to a Pacific Power substation. Tucked just off Neff Road, Rupprecht purchased his small acreage in 2000 as […]

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Reppin’ Mother Earth

Climate Change Conference on tap for Bend
Brian Jennings

Bend’s climate is warming and the rate is accelerating, according to data from the National Weather Service. With that information in hand, climate change experts will gather in Bend October 3-4 to motivate people to take action. Key topics include the economics of going green and how businesses benefit by reducing their carbon footprint. The […]

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