Learn more about how the District plans to address this resource concern in the Long-Range Business Plan for 2011-2015 (pdf file).
Our daily lives depend on the use of energy. We rely on energy for heating, transportation, lighting, manufacturing, communication, and food production. There are both renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy used to generate electricity for these activities.
- Nonrenewable sources, which are primarily fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, coal), contribute greatly to air and water pollution. Fossil fuels release greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane) into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
. - Renewable sources of energy include wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, biomass, and biofuels.
One easy way to find out if your home, business, or farm could benefit from an energy efficiency project is to get an energy audit.
There are several incentive programs offered in Oregon for completing energy projects.
Additional Resources
Check out the below links for more information on energy programs throughout the state.
