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Ashlanders can now receive an energy efficiency rating for their home, thanks to a new pilot program. In January, the City of Ashland launched a new Home Energy Score Program to help residents save money while reducing carbon pollution. Through the program, Ashland...

For many people, the gas fireplace is the last gas appliance in their home. RECOMMENDATION -  Visit Warmth Fireplace, Home, and Hearth in Phoenix, Oregon, and check out their impressive displays of electric fireplaces. Talk to the owner Steve who will both provide a...

Heat pumps BOTH heat and cool your home, lower your utility bill, are safer than gas furnaces, are easy to maintain, reduce carbon pollution, work in all climates, and are cheaper with tax rebates and incentives Editor's Note: This article was compiled in October 2025...

Use these federal home energy tax credits before they expire. Our friends at Rewiring America created the handy chart below with all the specific dates. Plus, there are still thousands of state, local, and utility-level incentives that can help you make clean electric...

Have questions on what renters can do to reduce climate pollution? We’ve got answers! Transitioning our homes and vehicles away from oil and gas is one of the most powerful ways that individuals can help stop climate change. An estimated 13% of Ashland’s carbon...

Our Journey to a Smarter, More Efficient Home When my family moved to Ashland in December 2024, we arrived just in time for what locals told us was one of the coldest, harshest winters in decades. Instead of the 12 inches of snow we were told to expect for an entire...

Save BIG on Heat Pumps Right Now July 14, 2025 - by Candace Turtle A while ago, I learned that my upstairs heating and cooling system was more than 22 years old. HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems usually last 20-25 years so I knew I had a...

Electric yard tools keep your yard gorgeous without the noise, hassle, and pollution of gas tools! It’s no contest! Battery-powered electric landscaping tools are quieter, safer, and more convenient. They cost less to operate, don’t endanger our health, are better for...

If you have been thinking about installing a heat pump “someday,” now is the time to take action. If you pay taxes and own an old gas furnace, this year may be your last, best chance to earn a tax credit and save money. This year could be the end. UPDATED July 15,...

In 2000, local landscaper Jeanine Sturm said ‘no’ to gas. She never went back. When Jeanine Sturm started her home maintenance business in 2000, one thing set her apart from other contractors in the Rogue Valley: she refused to use gas landscaping equipment. Aside...

A look at three home electrification scenarios If you’re looking to replace your older gas furnace and an older air conditioner and are considering a heat pump, you might wonder if the switch is a smart financial move, or if you’ll save the most money by sticking with...

Ruby Slipper is committed to combating climate change and reducing our greenhouse gases. We think of the beautiful land, the boundless sea, the intricate ecosystems, all the creatures — great and small — and we pledge to do what we can to keep our planet habitable.

Earlier this year, ACC board member Rick Barth had a scary experience. Rick, who has devoted years to helping Ashland residents transition away from methane (“natural” gas), discovered that one of his last remaining gas appliances, his gas water heater, was leaking...

Ashland Homeowners are Switching to Heat Pumps The Ashland Climate & Energy Action Plan (CEAP) was legislated in 2017. It set a goal for the city and its residents to reduce carbon emissions by 8% every year. This requires a reduction in the burning of fossil...