Solar to Go – Powering a Home Office Away from Home
More companies are encouraging their employees to work from home a day a week or more to increase staff productivity, save space, and improve work-life balance (we hope), which leads … Read more
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Top Ten Things You Can Do To Support Solar Oregon
Essentials Become a member. Annual membership dues range from $20-$60 a year. Truly committed may consider a Lifetime membership. Volunteer. There are frequently opportunities where help is needed. Your help. … Read more
Community Solar: An Exciting Next Step for Solar in Oregon
Community solar is a phrase that has been popping up in lots of places around the country. Essentially, community solar allows consumers who can’t put solar on their roof for … Read more
Central Oregon Community College Redmond Campus will be 90% Solar Powered
Installation of Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) half megawatt solar array at the school’s Redmond campus is now complete and went live today (Thursday, Oct. 27). The College and its … Read more
Coos Bay nonprofit gets a major contribution from the sun
COOS BAY, Ore. – October 26, 2016 – The Nancy Devereux Center held an event today to unveil a new solar electric system that will cut operating costs and could … Read more
Solar Oregon Presents the 2016 Solar Winery Tour
On Saturday, May 21st, Solar Oregon will present the 2016 Solar Winery Tour, hosted by local solar-powered wineries. Transportation will be provided, with pick-up locations in the Portland, Tualatin, Salem, and the Eugene area.
Congress Passes Bill Extending Federal Tax Credits for Solar
Hours before Congress adjured for holidays, they passed legislation that extended the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar.
Disaster-Resilient Solar PV
What are you going to do in the event of a major disaster? Are you prepared? Besides the basic needs of food, water, and shelter, energy will be a key factor in your recovery efforts.
Happy Valley Launches HV Solar Program
The City of Happy Valley, OR, a fast-growing suburb of Portland, was recently awarded a grant from Northwest Solar Communities to increase solar photovoltaic installations among homeowners.
Solar Now! University Sizzles
It’s been a few short weeks, since this year’s Solar Now! University and I want to thank the many partners, staff members, and sponsors who helped make this event a success.