City of Bend Launches Go Electric! Community Workshop Series

Free workshops aim to help residents reduce emissions, save money, and create more comfortable homes.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:51am

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A blurred, impressionistic photograph of a cozy living room, with the silhouettes of household objects and appliances visible in the foreground, conveying a sense of warmth and comfort.The Go Electric! workshops aim to make the transition to energy-efficient, electric home solutions more accessible and practical for Bend residents.Bend Today

The City of Bend is launching a free community workshop series called Go Electric! to help residents learn practical ways to reduce energy emissions, save money, and create more comfortable homes. The interactive workshops will cover topics like electrification basics, energy-saving home upgrades, and solutions for renters.

Why it matters

Energy use is one of the largest sources of local climate pollution in Bend. Transitioning to efficient, electric solutions is a key strategy in the city's Community Climate Action Plan, and the Go Electric! workshops are designed to make this transition more accessible and practical for all community members.

The details

Through the Go Electric! workshops, participants will learn how electrification works, explore common misconceptions, and get connected to real-world resources, incentives, and next steps. The workshops will be led by trusted local and statewide partners and cover topics like insulation, sealing, energy-saving upgrades, and electrification solutions for renters.

  • The Go Electric! workshop series will launch in the coming months.
  • The first three workshops are scheduled for the next few months.

The players

City of Bend

The local government of Bend, Oregon, which is launching the Go Electric! community workshop series.

Megan Lee

City of Bend Management Analyst for Environment & Climate, who is overseeing the Go Electric! program.

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What they’re saying

“Go Electric! is about making the energy transition accessible and practical for everyone. We want people to feel informed and supported as they explore options that can improve comfort in their homes while also benefiting our community and climate.”

— Megan Lee, City of Bend Management Analyst for Environment & Climate

What’s next

More workshop topics will be rolled out in the coming months, including federal and state energy incentives, whole home planning, EV basics and charging, and more.

The takeaway

The Go Electric! workshops demonstrate Bend's commitment to helping residents take practical steps to reduce energy emissions and create more comfortable, energy-efficient homes, which are key to the city's broader climate action goals.