Mid Columbia Economic Development District strives to promote the creation of family-wage jobs, the diversification of the economic base, and the growth, development and retention of business and industry in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania Counties
MCEDD is organized as a government non-profit in Oregon as an ORS-190 and in Washington through RCW 39.34.010.
December 9, 2021 – The Energy Council will begin creating it’s new 2022-2025 Work Plan this January! The Council invites your input to ensure that the plan will reflect our communities’ priorities. The 2022-2025 work plan will guide the Energy Council and staff efforts in supporting implementation of the Hood River County Energy Plan. For more information on the Energy Council and the Energy Plan, please visit the Energy Council website for a short summary of the plan’s goals and objectives or to view the plan.
Public Input can be entered on our survey, which is open until January 12, 2022.
¡El Consejo de Energía del Condado de Hood River está creando un nuevo plan de trabajo de 4 años y quiere su opinión! El plan de trabajo 2022-2025 guiará los esfuerzos del Consejo de Energía y del personal para apoyar la implementación del Plan de Energía del Condado de Hood River. Visite nuestro sitio web (https://www.mcedd.org/industry-development/special-projects/) para obtener un breve resumen de las metas y objetivos del plan o para ver el plan.
El Consejo de Energía del Condado de Hood River (Consejo de Energía) es un organismo asesor liderado por la comunidad que apoya la implementación del Plan de Energía del Condado de Hood River (Plan de Energía) en colaboración con los cuerpos gobernantes que adoptaron el plan: Condado de Hood River, la Ciudad de Hood River, el Puerto de Hood River y el Puerto de Cascade Locks. Ayuda a la comunidad a cumplir los objetivos del plan mediante el asesoramiento, la planificación estratégica y la recaudación de fondos para su implementación.
El plan de trabajo reflejará las prioridades clave que el Consejo de Energía busca apoyar entre 2022 y 2025. La implementación del Plan de Energía solo es posible a través de la colaboración. El Energy Council busca asociarse con organizaciones, miembros de la comunidad y expertos técnicos para identificar oportunidades, aprovechar recursos y ejecutar proyectos. Si desea obtener más información, comuníquese con Marla en marla@mcedd.org.
Complete la encuesta aquí antes del 12 de enero de 2022 .
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June 30, 2020 – Act now to access limited time, money saving opportunities to lower your energy bills, improve air quality and comfort, and keep yourself and your family safe during a power outage. View time limited energy incentives and opportunities here and stay up to date on these and other opportunities by joining the Hood River County Energy Council update list. Email energycoordinator@mcedd.org to join.
Why should I consider power outages when I consider energy equipment?
The Columbia River Gorge is susceptible to an array of events ranging from ice storms and wildfires to a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake that threaten power outages and fuel shortages lasting from hours to weeks. In 2019, utility shutoffs were added to the list, as Pacific Power announced wildfire mitigation plans that could result in multi-day power shutoff to portions of Hood River and Wasco counties when certain weather conditions are met.
Meanwhile, energy technologies and habits offer unprecedented opportunities to mitigate power outages, reduce long term energy costs, keep dollars local and create a healthier environment. Weatherization measures and efficient technologies reduce energy burden and help maintain livable temperatures for longer in outages and severe weather. Solar paired with battery storage can reduce impacts of power outages by maintaining power for critical activities. They don’t require refueling or create toxic air pollutants that are dangerous to your health and can reduce energy costs in normal conditions.
To find our more about resilient power resources and incentives available to improve your home.
To find out more about solar plus storage you can watch an informational webinar from Solar Oregon,. review a FAQ from Energy Trust of Oregon, Or contact a solar contractor to find out what incentives you are eligible for and if solar plus battery storage is a good fit for your home or business.
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