At any given day in Bend, Oregon, there are no less than 20 tour companies taking visitors to see the sites, according to Central Oregon tourism group Visit Bend. The Bend Tour Company stands out from the crowd – with tours offered on electric bikes, segways or cruiser cars, and themed tours of the city and surrounding sights. Partner […]
The desire to commit to a low-carbon vehicle may be sincere, but when it comes time to make a purchase, that desire may be outweighed by the financial reality of adopting new technology. The sometimes-limited availability of non-petroleum fuels can be a barrier. But biodiesel – a renewable, non-toxic alternative to traditional petroleum diesel – can provide […]
Good news in the environmental world can feel hard to come by these days. That’s why it’s more important than ever that we elevate and celebrate local success stories. SeQuential Biofuels is one of those local stories that is definitely worth celebrating. An Oregon business that recycles used cooking oil, SeQuential takes waste that would […]
Late last month the Portland Business Journal wrote that Oregon’s two biggest utilities, Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power, are working to incentivize electric vehicle use in our state. Having large utilities on board is an important part of making the dream of transportation electrification come to life. Check out the PBJ article below to learn […]
Who doesn’t love a good energy story – especially one that illustrates how making the switch to clean fuels can save money and make lives better. Pine Mountain Sports in Bend, Oregon recently purchased an electric car as their new shop vehicle, making skiing trips to Mt. Bachelor more affordable, and taking their commitment to […]
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Check out this great article from Oregon Business on how Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program will create new revenue streams for Oregon businesses, a level playing field for alternative fuel producers and safeguard something we all care about: clean air. “What do the Crater Lake Trolley, a Eugene truck […]