Announcing the Green Ridge Solar Continuing Care Plan
Solar is one of the best long-term investments you can make for your home. But like anything that lives outdoors and works every day, it performs best when it’s cared for. That’s why we’re excited to announce the Green Ridge Solar Continuing Care Plan: a simple, proactive way to protect your system’s performance, reduce stress […]
Can Another Solar Company Service My System?
If your solar panel system needs service, your first instinct may be to call the company that installed it. In a perfect world, that company would answer your questions, schedule a service visit, and help you get your system working properly again. But what happens if your original solar installer is no longer available? What […]
How To Read Your Power Bill After Installing Solar
If you have recently installed solar, one of the first surprises you may run into is that your utility bill does not simply disappear and might look very different. For many homeowners, that can feel confusing at first. You may open your bill expecting to see a zero or positive balance, only to find charges, […]
Solar Not Producing Like It Used To? A Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide
If your solar system is not producing like it used to, it can be frustrating and a little alarming. Maybe your monitoring app is showing lower production than normal. Maybe your electric bill suddenly jumped. Or maybe you have a feeling something is off, but you are not sure whether it is a serious problem […]
Take These Steps if Your Solar Company Goes out of Business
Freedom Forever has filed for bankruptcy, and for current solar customers, that news can raise immediate and deeply practical concerns. If Freedom Forever installed your system, you may now be wondering what happens next, who will help if your system needs service, whether warranties still apply, what to do if your project is unfinished, and […]
PGE & Pacific Power Raises Rates for 2026
Affective April 1, 2026, Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power (Pacificorps) have raised energy rates for nearly 1.5 million Oregon residents. PGE increased energy rates 5%, or approximately $96 added to energy bills per year. Pacific Power increased energy rates 4.1%, or approximately $72 added to energy bills per year. This come after nearly […]
Why Battery Backup Is Vital to Remote Workers & WFH
Work-from-home (WFH) culture and battery backup have changed how remote workers deal with power outages. What used to feel like a temporary household inconvenience can now interrupt meetings, pause projects, knock out internet access, and throw an entire workday off track. For remote workers, dependable electricity is no longer just about comfort. It is part […]
Annual Solar Maintenance in Oregon: A Season-by-Season Care Guide
Solar energy is quiet, dependable, and requires very little maintenance. But in Oregon, our seasons bring very specific conditions that can influence production and long-term system health: weeks of rain, spring pollen, coastal salt air, farm dust, wildfire smoke, windstorms, and the occasional snow or ice event. The good news is you don’t need a […]
TPO Solar Maintenance: Who’s Responsible & What to Do When Service Is Needed
If you have solar through a lease or a power purchase agreement (PPA), you’re in what the industry calls a third-party owned (TPO) setup. And if you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have to maintain this system?” or “Who do I call if something stops working?” you’re not alone. TPO solar changes the maintenance conversation because […]
Solar & Battery Maintenance After Your Installer Goes Out of Business
Solar panels and battery backup systems are designed to be long-term assets, quietly producing energy (and peace of mind) year after year. For many homeowners, that reliability is exactly why solar feels like a “set it and forget it” purchase. And in a perfect world, you’d always have the same solar installer available to answer […]
