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Heat pumps and fox pups: Environmental action in Oregon

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On this edition of Oregon On The Record we talk with the Oregon Department of Energy about a new heat pump incentive program and Oregon Representative Ken Helm about a bill he's sponsoring to fund endangered species protection.

Heat pumps are much more energy efficient and friendlier to the environment than traditional HVAC solutions and Helms' bill would add a tax to hotel stays in order to fund species and habitat restoration.

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.