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Basics of Residential Solar Workshop at Portland’s February Fix-It-Fair
Held annually by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the February Fix-it Fair will be held at Ron Russell Middle School on February 20th.
About the Fix-it Fair:
The Fix-it Fair is a free event where you can learn ways to save money and connect to resources by visiting exhibits and participating in expert-led workshops.The exhibits and workshops will focus on:
- Home and Personal Health
- Sound Money and Safe Home
- Home Repair and Utility Savings
- Yard and Garden
There is also a raffle where you can win great prizes. For additional information visit: Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Solar Oregon will be giving a Basics of Solar Workshop (Time TBD) and also tabling at this event!
Our Basics of Solar workshop will cover the basics of why solar is a smart choice for Oregon homeowners. Current financial incentives may cover 70-80% of the cost. We will show how well solar works in Oregon’s climate, identify available solar technologies and financial incentives, and discuss how to go about choosing a contractor. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about solar energy systems and will be prepared to do more focused research on their own, or start working with a contractor right away.
This workshop is free, but please RSVP to let us know you are coming!
This solar workshop is sponsored by the Energy Trust of Oregon. Energy Trust provides cash incentives to install solar for Oregonians in Portland General Electric and Pacific Power territories.
Workshops & Webinars
Solar Oregon provides a variety of solar workshops and webinars. In our monthly How to Go Solar + Storage webinar, we will answer your questions about how solar works, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about solar energy systems and will be prepared to do more focused research on their own, or start working with a contractor right away.
Our solar and storage workshops are sponsored by the Energy Trust of Oregon. Energy Trust of Oregon provides cash incentives to install solar and contractor connections to experienced trade allies so that obtaining solar for your home or business. Learn more about the incentives offered by Energy Trust of Oregon here.
With solar and storage becoming more accessible, homes and businesses across the state are installing systems. We also host solar showcases to highlight these projects and give you a chance to see how your neighbors and fellow Oregonians are using solar power.