Environmental Center hosts discussion of new path to reach 100% renewable energy in Bend

The Environmental Center in Bend hosted an online gathering Wednesday night to discuss a new approach to renewable energy. The presentation was called Power Hour: Homegrown Renewables Series- Community-Wide 100% Renewable Energy: Can We Get There? Oregon Lawmakers last year passed legislation to let communities buy renewable energy from Pacific Power or Portland General ElectricE through a special rate structure and long-term contract. Five speakers spoke on the topic.