Becoming a Northwest Solar Community
Making solar simple and cost effective means tackling tough roadblocks that can hamper the process. Cities and utilities are uniquely poised to address some of the most pressing barriers, including … Read more
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Utilities and Solar
Because energy is considered a necessity, utilities have an “obligation to serve” and cannot refuse service to any customer (except for non-payment). Utilities try to balance reliability (making sure that … Read more
Homeowner and Condo Associations
By Oregon law, HOAs cannot prohibit installation of solar PV systems as long as the system meets all health, safety, and performance standards required by state and local permitting authorities. … Read more
Resources for Educators
Need for Energy Education in our Schools According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 18 percent of US high school seniors are proficient in science and a mere … Read more
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.