Elizabeth and her family in Joseph, Oregon, were already paying over $200 a month to Pacific Power. And with another potential rate increase looming next year, those expensive electricity bills weren’t getting any easier to swallow.

But rising electricity rates weren’t their only concern.

After recently renovating their home, the family was preparing for some major changes to their energy needs, including new in-floor heating and the addition of an electric vehicle (EV). Both would increase their electricity consumption considerably.

Living in rural Northeast Oregon also meant dealing with frequent power outages, making reliable backup power another important priority.

Rather than simply address their current electricity bills, Elizabeth wanted an energy solution that could handle everything their family’s future had in store.

That’s where Green Ridge Solar came in!

Solar Designed for Today’s Needs AND Tomorrow’s

Green Ridge Solar designed and installed a comprehensive solar + battery + EV charging system, with the solar panels mounted on the family’s metal barn roof.

But here’s what makes this installation particularly special:

We designed their solar system to produce more than 120% of their CURRENT annual electricity needs!

Why so much solar?

Because Elizabeth’s family knew their energy consumption would be increasing. Their new in-floor heating and electric vehicle would add significant electrical demand.

By accounting for these changes upfront, we helped the family prepare for their future energy needs without having to immediately expand their solar system down the road.

Their new solar panels will help offset electricity used throughout the property, including energy for heating their home and charging their EV!

Battery Backup for Peace of Mind in Rural Oregon

When you live in rural Northeast Oregon, power outages can be more than an occasional inconvenience.

That’s why this Joseph, Oregon family also invested in battery backup to keep their home powered and protected when the grid goes down.

Their FranklinWH battery storage system can store electricity generated by their solar panels and provide backup power to designated household loads during outages.

For Elizabeth and her family, that means greater peace of mind, less reliance on an unpredictable utility grid, and added energy security when they need it most.

$60,000 in Solar Savings Is Just the Beginning!

And the financial benefits of their solar + battery + EV charger install? They’re pretty impressive, too!

Elizabeth’s family is projected to save an est. $60,000 with their new solar system!

But that estimate doesn’t tell the whole story.

It doesn’t fully account for the family’s future energy needs, the additional value of powering their updated in-floor heating and EV with solar, or potential savings from future Pacific Power rate increases.

And let’s not forget about fuel savings!

With their new Chargepoint home EV charger, the family can use electricity generated by their solar panels to help power their vehicle, reducing their reliance on gasoline and adding another opportunity for long-term savings.

With Pacific Power proposing another rate increase for 2027, producing more of their own electricity could become even more valuable in the years ahead.

Investing in a More Independent Energy Future

For Elizabeth’s family, going solar wasn’t just about cutting their electric bills.

It was about creating a smarter, more resilient home that could grow with their changing needs.

With solar panels, battery backup, and EV charging working together, they’re now better positioned to:

Reduce expensive electricity bills and exposure to future utility rate increases.
Prepare for growing energy needs, including electric in-floor heating and an EV.
Stay protected during power outages with reliable battery storage.
Save on transportation costs by charging their EV with solar energy.
Enjoy greater energy independence in rural Northeast Oregon.

And with an estimated $60,000 in solar savings, that’s a whole lot of money that could stay with the family instead of going to the utility company!