Bend is known for its beautiful surroundings – the fresh air, trees, mountains and rivers make it one of the most livable areas in the country. You can help protect that environment now – and for the future – by choosing renewable energy through Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program today.

The City of Bend is taking the lead by purchasing Blue Sky renewable energy equal to 10 percent of its energy use. This purchase will create clean air benefits for our region equal to taking 283 cars off the road for a year.

To do even more, the City of Bend is joining the Chamber of Commerce and Pacific Power to challenge Bend residents and businesses to support renewable energy by enrolling in the Blue Sky program by the end of April 2008. And, since the community has exceeded 10 percent participation, the City of Bend will increase its own purchase of Blue Sky to match the community’s participation level (up to 15 percent).

By enrolling during the challenge, you will have an even greater impact!

How is the community of Bend doing so far? (updated April 8, 2008) 
Great! To date more than 10.5% of the Bend community is enrolled in Blue Sky. The challenge kicked off with 8.6% of the community supporting renewable energy.The other good news in the Bend area is that Blue Sky program participants are supporting two local projects. The challenge kicked off at the site of where a 200 kw solar array will be installed at the Centennial Parking Garage in downtown Bend. Blue Sky customers are also helping jump start a 62 kw solar project on the Central Oregon Community College campus slated for installation on the Allied Health Science Building. 

Join the Bend Blue Sky community challenge
We’re challenging Bend residents and businesses to do even more! More than 10 percent of residents and businesses have now enrolled in Blue Sky renewable energy - Thanks! Now, the City of Bend will continue to increase its purchase of renewable energy to match the community's purchase level - up to 15 percent.

By reaching the initial goal of 10 percent participation, the community of Bend will prevent the release of 46,500 tons of carbon dioxide each year, which is equivalent to taking nearly 8,000 cars of the road or planting trees in an area that is 1,000 times larger than Drake Park. And you have surpassed this goal - so your environmental benefits will be even greater.

Sign up today
To enroll, simply click here or call 1-800-769-3717. 

To find out which local businesses are supporting the Blue Sky community challenge, please  click here.

Need more information to be convinced that this is the right thing to do?

What is Blue Sky?
The Blue Sky renewable energy program is a voluntary program offered by Pacific Power which allows you to purchase renewable energy above what Pacific Power includes in its system mix. While we are making strides to add more renewables to our mix, you can choose to add more by purchasing renewable energy. When you enroll in Blue Sky, you have several options as an Oregon customer. Each option supports newly developed renewable energy generation and hastens clean energy development for future generations, while promoting resource diversity and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

By paying a little more on your electricity bill each month, you can be a part of a cleaner, more sustainable future.  

More information on each of the options:
Customers have a range of options when it comes to buying Blue Sky renewable energy: Blue Sky Block, Usage or Habitat. Buying just one, 100 kilowatt-hour increment of Blue Sky Block costs only $1.95 per month. Customers can buy as many blocks as they wish. Blue Sky Usage allows customers to offset all of their energy usage with renewable resources for .0078 cents - less than a penny - per kilowatt-hour, while with Blue Sky Habitat, customers buy renewable energy at the same rate as Blue Sky Usage plus make a donation to The Nature Conservancy of Oregon to preserve and restore native fish habitat. Large customers can buy renewable power in bulk at a discount through Blue Sky QS. Participation is optional, and customers can increase their participation or withdraw at any time.

Sign up today
To enroll, simply  click here or call 1-800-769-3717.