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
Find a Professional
If you are interested in finding a solar professional, Solar Oregon recommends going to the Energy Trust of Oregon’s solar site to request analysis and bids from their Solar Trade Allies. Solar … Read more
Solar for Business
Businesses of all sizes across Oregon have invested in solar electric and solar water heating systems. Note: For the most part, the information laid out in Solar Electricity for Homeowners … Read more
Solar for Communities
You don’t have to go solar alone. Actually, you can even go solar without installing a system on your roof or property. Solarize projects and community solar are two ways … Read more
Solar Water Heating for Homeowners
Solar water heating, also commonly called solar hot water or solar thermal, is the solar technology used to heat water using thermal energy. Instead of producing electricity, such as solar … Read more
Requesting Bids and Hiring a Solar Contractor
The easiest way to get started with a solar electric or solar hot water is to get a bid proposal from a solar contractor. In fact, we recommend homeowners and … Read more
Solar Electricity for Homeowners
In the last decade, the cost of a solar electric systems has dropped dramatically and thousands of Oregonians have installed systems in all parts of the state to meet a … Read more