Westside Electric Living Fair
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When: Saturday, August 9, 10a.m.- 2p.m. Where: Tyson Recreation Center, 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Cost: Free Learn how to transition your home to be more cost and energy efficient as well as comfortable without relying on fossil fuels. This helps reduce your carbon footprint and is a great step to take to fight climate change.
Free education, mentoring and fun for the whole family. The event will offer free Kona Ice and Ice cream treats for the first 100 guests, giveaways and prizes available including a STIHL FSA 57 battery-powered trimmer from sponsor STIHL NW, ideal for suburban yards. This event is a collaboration between 350 Washington County, Westside Planet Alliance, and the City of Hillsboro |
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Learn about:
- Electric transportation: Electric vehicles (EVs), scooters, bikes
- High-efficiency heat pumps for heating and cooling
- Heat pump water heaters
- Electric yard tools
- Solar panels and electric storage (batteries)
- Community Solar / Renewable energy options at PGE
- Induction Cooking
- Insulation/sealing leaks
- Resources for helping upgrade your home
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Lightning Talks
by Brian Stewart, Electrify Now. Lightning Talks will take place inside Tyson Rec Center at the times below.
- 10:30 - 11 am Why Electrify? Benefits and How to make an Electrification Plan
- 11:30 - noon Incentives Programs Updates
- 12:30 - 1 pm Community Solar
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Exhibitors
Outdoor Exhibitors
- Clean Air Lawn Care - Environmentally conscious lawn care
- E-bikecentral - Ebikes, scooters, and trikes sales and service
- Library on the Loose - Fun! Books! Crafts! Come enjoy some family craft time with the library and take a book home with you!
- Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA) - all volunteer group of EV Enthusiasts will showcase their personal EVs
- EV Charge PDX - One stop shop for EV chargers and EV charger installation
- OSU Solar Trailer - They will power the Ice Cream Truck from solar during the event
- STIHL NW - Electric yard tools
Indoor Exhibitors - Contractors
- A&R Solar - Solar panels and storage
- Best Owner Direct - HVAC and electrical services for residential and commercial properties
- Climate Control - Full service HVAC company
- Conduit Electric - Electrical and backup power services
- HomeRx - Insulation specialists who help you insulate and air seal to waste less energy
- O'Leary Air - Full service family owned HVAC company
- Sunpath Services - Solar, Batteries, Generators, Electrical Upgrades, EV Chargers
Indoor Exhibitors - Electrification Education
- Earth Advantage - They will educate on Heat Pump Water Heaters. A non-profit promoting and verifying high-performance building practices for new construction, and investigating new ways to decarbonize buildings.
- Electrify Now - Homeowner and Renter education about electrification benefits, with practical tips and resources to help people take action.
- Electrify Oregon - Coalition of over 20 volunteer groups working in local communities to catalyze Oregon’s transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
- Electrify PDX - Provides resources and contractor recommendations to help you along your electrification journey.
- Solar Oregon - Non-profit educational resource and advocate for clean and renewable energy.
Indoor Exhibitors - Environmental
- 350.org Washington County - Working to end fossil fuels and power up just and accessible renewables
- Building Resilience Coalition - Thousands of companies throughout the Pacific NW dedicated to the construction of buildings and community infrastructure that are both resilient and sustainable
- Climate Action Team - Tigard - A group of ecologically committed citizens organizing for environmental action.
- Mobilizing Climate Action Together (MCAT) - Experienced volunteers who help steward significant greenhouse gas reduction policy into law in Oregon
- Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) - Works to protect Oregon's natural legacy, elect pro-environment candidates, and hold our elected officials accountable
- Quiet Clean Washington County - Working to eliminate gas leaf blowers from our communities due to their considerable health and environmental harms
- Third Act - Americans over 60 Safeguarding the Climate through advocacy and climate education
Indoor Exhibitors - Sustainable Home Resources
- Backyard Habitat Certification Program - Tools, resources, and recognition for gardening sustainably and creating wildlife habitat.
- Kids craft table from scraps
- Washington County Healthy Home - How to clean your home with safe ingredients
- Washington County Repair Fair & Reuse - Resources for repairing and reusing household items
Indoor Exhibitors - Community Partners
- City of Hillsboro Sustainability - Climate, energy and water programs and assistance
- Community Action Organization - Focuses on energy conservation; we weatherize income-eligible homes for to make them energy efficient to lower utility bills
- Community Energy Project - Transforms low income homes via energy efficiency and electrification , share skills and community wisdom via workshops and we advocate for energy justice
- Energy Trust of Oregon - Their mission is to bring affordable clean energy to everyone
- Hillsboro Highlight Broadband - Internet service provided by the City of Hillsboro
- Washington County Woodstove Exchange Program - Assists income-eligible community members in cleaner heating options, sustainability options, critical housing repairs, and necessary accessibility needs
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Fun for Everyone
- Library on the Loose
- Kids craft table
- Kona Ice truck
- Half Pint Ice Cream truck
- Outdoor children's playground equipment onsite
- Have lunch at Amelia's Rustic Restaurant right next door!
Passport Program
- When you arrive, check in at the Information Table to participate in the passport program
- Visit different areas and get your passport stamped
- Return to the Information Table before you leave to turn in your passport for a chance to win prizes! Prizes include a STIHL yard trimmer, a portable induction stove, and an electric mowing and organic fertilization service
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Sponsors
We appreciate our wonderful sponsors who helped make this event possible.
GigaWatt: PGE and A&R Solar
Mighty Watt: Conduit Electric, Sunpath Solar, Mobilizing Climate Action Together (MCAT), General Pacific
In Kind: Electrify Now, Electrify PDX, Electrify Oregon, OEVA, STIHL
Special Thanks to Amelia's Rustic Restaurant and M&M Marketplace
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Resources
Resources
- Electrification 101- Electrify Oregon
- Electrify Now! - Learn how to electrify your home, find vendors in the Portland area, and attend virtual educational seminars.
- Energy Trust of Oregon - many resources for homeowners and renters
- Rewiring America - link to learning about financial incentives
- Energy Hub for Incentives - Learn which incentives you can apply for based upon your address, income, and purchasing needs
Event Posters in English and Spanish
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