Umpqua Bank invites the community to learn about new ideas that are good for the environment and saves businesses and families money from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 20 at the North Bend bank. Look for the Chevy Volts in the parking lot. Energy experts from Tanner Electric Coop, Puget Sound Energy and King County will demonstrate and elaborate on new ways to conserve energy.
Eco-consumerist Tom Watson of King County and representatives from Tanner Electric and Puget Sound Energy will host a discussion on “Can We Help the Environment While Saving Money?” in the Umpqua Community Room from noon to 1 p.m. and Umpqua Bank manager Rob Wotton will provide information on the “Green Street” lending program available for businesses and homeowners.