The mention of “green building” may invoke different thoughts, dependent on your beliefs of climate change. Doing better for environmental reasons has been one of the biggest motivators to stepping outside of conventional building techniques. However, building green is not only good for the earth; it can be very beneficial for the pocketbook as well. […]
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Shining Bright
Bend has a lot of solar power in its future, but not everyone is happy about it
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 […]