Stories
Test drive an EV on September 20
Take a Test Drive at the 8th Annual EV Fair Experience driving an electric vehicle at the Lake Oswego EV Fair at the Lake Oswego Methodist Church on September 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be one of the first 60 test drivers and get a FREE lunch! Register and attend this...
ACT NOW for Residential Solar
The roll back for federal support of clean energy signed into law in July 2025 included the end of the 30% tax credit for residential solar and home battery storage systems. If you want to obtain this Residential Clean Energy Credit you will need to have your...
ACT NOW for Residential Solar
The roll back for federal support of clean energy signed into law in July 2025 included the end of the 30% tax credit for residential solar and home battery storage systems. If you want to obtain this Residential Clean Energy Credit you will need to have your...
Community Solar Works for Me – And Surprised Me, Too
By Jim Newcomer, LOSN I’m a subscriber to community solar power, so I warn you that I’m writing with a bias: I love it. But wait, there’s more: I’m part of an experiment that could increase our nation’s vegetable supply. What? First, here’s my experience with the...
Help your trees survive the summer heat
June 2025 Help Your Trees Survive the Summer Heat Summer heat can be extremely hard on trees, especially landscape trees in our urban forest. If they are not well-watered, harsh temperatures make trees more susceptible to insects and disease. Extended periods of...
LOSN Materials Management Team Tours EFI Recycling Separation Facility
Written by Jim Newcomer, LOSN Materials Management Team On March 20, 2025, I was one of three members of our LOSN Materials Management Team that toured the EFI Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Swan Island. The MRF is where Republic Services, our trash hauler in...
Updates on Lake Oswego School District’s Latest Sustainable School: Lake Oswego Middle School
May 2025 Lake Oswego Middle School (LOMS) is one of the flagship projects of the 2021 bond program. This project includes a full replacement of the existing Lake Oswego Junior High School with a highly sustainable, energy efficient building. The building will include...
Lake Oswego School District’s Latest Sustainable School: Lake Oswego Middle School
Lake Oswego Middle School is one of the flagship projects of the 2021 bond program. This project includes a full replacement of the existing Lake Oswego Junior High School with a highly sustainable, energy efficient building. The building will include modern learning...