Energy-Efficient Tribal Community in Oregon

SOURCE www.npr.org
A new tribal community in Oregon is building energy-efficient homes to combat climate change and reduce emissions, with features like solar panels, battery storage, and all-electric appliances.

Key Points

  • Tribal community in Oregon building energy-efficient homes
  • Solar panels, battery storage, all-electric appliances, and heat pumps used
  • Focus on reducing emissions and combating climate change

Pros

  • Energy-efficient homes combat climate change and reduce emissions
  • Features like solar panels, battery storage, and all-electric appliances
  • Focus on being good stewards of the Earth

Cons

  • High construction costs have been an issue for the tribe