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.
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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.
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 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
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
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
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.