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Energy Price Inflation Outpacing Overall Inflation CPI

Energy Price Inflation Outpacing Overall Inflation

The cost of living is constantly rising, but one area where inflation has hit especially hard is energy: energy prices. Utility rates have been climbing at a rate far outpacing general consumer price inflation, putting pressure on households and businesses alike. With utility prices showing no signs of slowing down,

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Oregon Utility Companies Raising Energy Rates in 2025

Oregon Utility Companies Raising Rates in 2025

Numerous Oregon utility companies raised energy rates in 2025. Those increasing rates include large and small utility companies, cooperatives (Coops), and public utility districts (PUDs). Some utilities are raising prices more than they have in decades.  Here is a breakdown of the energy rate increases hitting Oregon in 2025 Portland

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Green Ridge Solar Grand Opening & Welcome Party

Green Ridge Solar Grand Opening & Welcome Party

Green Ridge Solar is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey and mission to be Oregon and Washington’s top local solar company. Green Ridge Solar is opening our brand-new headquarters in Sherwood, Oregon! We cordially invite you to join us for the grand opening celebration on August 28,

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Will Solar Tax Credit, Incentives Be Reduced, Eliminated Under Second Donald Trump Presidential Term?

Will Trump Reduce or Eliminate Solar Tax Incentives?

Update: As of July 4, 2025, the solar tax credit (or Investment Tax Credit, ITC) is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. To read more about the end of the solar tax credit and the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), click here. To learn more about current solar and battery

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