Solar Oregon is a non-profit membership organization providing public education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy.

We are a 501(c)(3) membership-based, non-profit, educational organization with over 20 years of history supporting solar energy throughout the state. Solar Oregon is the Oregon state chapter for the American Solar Energy Society, and a founding member of Earth Share of Oregon, a workplace giving organization.

Major programs:

1. Educational workshops
• 1-hour “Basics of Going Solar” workshop
• Series of 3-hour workshops on topics: Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water, Passive Solar Design, Energy Efficiency
• Presentations and educational workshops to communities and collaborative efforts with local sustainability groups
2. Solar home tours
• Coordinate and support organizers of local tours statewide
• Help coordinate Portland’s Build It Green tour
3. Green + Solar magazine
• Nominate and select featured sites
• Write feature articles
• Submit photos
4. Public outreach at energy/environment-related events
• Provide general solar energy information
• Promote Energy Trust of Oregon solar incentives and City of Portland’s Solar Now! campaign
5. K-12 curriculum
• Teachers' Energy Resource Guide
6. Quarterly newsletter Solar Oregon
7. Speakers bureau
8. Lending library

The organization:

Solar Oregon consists of volunteers, members, board members, and staff. The current staffing level includes the Executive Director, Program and Events Director, and a part time Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Please join Solar Oregon as a member or volunteer and help us increase the use of solar in Oregon!