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LOSD Sustainability Update
LAKE OSWEGO SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN - SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITY Information from Larry Zurcher, LOSD Sustainability TOSA LOSD adopted a new Strategic Plan in 2021 after a three year development process composed of four pillars. The pillars are 1) Create a Culture...
Inflation Reduction Act 2022
What to expect for the rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - a thoughtful analysis from Energy Trust of Oregon. The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to help millions of Americans benefit from energy efficiency and renewable energy. But exactly when and...
Sustainability in the City
January 2023 Embedding Sustainability in the City The City of Lake Oswego embeds sustainability in their strategies and operations following a number of paths including making a significant investment through: Prioritizing sustainability initiatives in the City...
Get Your Heat Pump Air-Conditioner Installed Before the Summer Heat
In 2018, 30% percent of homes in Oregon had no air conditioning. Hot summers, including the heat dome of June 2021 that produced temperatures in Lake Oswego higher than 112 degrees F, have led to an upswing in interest in indoor cooling. Heat pumps are a great way to...
Luscher Farm Summer CSA is starting in May!
When: Starting May 19th through October 27thPickup Location: Luscher Farm City Park, 125 Rosemont Rd, Lake Oswego, OR (map)For more info and to join today click here. If you join now, you will enjoy the bounty of healthy, fresh vegetables direct from the farm for the...
City Landscaping Equipment Survey
Landscaping Equipment Survey for Lake Oswego Residents and Property Owners The City of Lake Oswego is exploring possible incentives and education programs to encourage landscapers and residents to switch from gas-powered landscaping equipment to electric equipment....
A Brand New Look
The Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) is pleased to share our new logo, new website, and new look! Our group has grown significantly since we started in 2013. We now have nine people on the board, numerous committees with volunteers, a large mailing list,...
Nov 17: Beyond Net Zero, Restorative Buildings: the PAE Story
What if a building was not just sustainable but restorative, a building that put back more than it takes? That is the goal of the Living Building Challenge, a concept introduced on 2009, where its end goal “is to encourage the creation of a regenerative built...