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  The Energy Trust of Oregon has announced updates to Solar Within Reach, a solar incentive program for income-eligible Oregon residents. Discount rates and income eligibility standards have been updated and are reflected in the chart below. Solar Within Reach provides elevated solar incentive rates for households that meet certain

When thinking about installing solar panels, one of the most important things to consider is roof shading.  Shading can have a huge impact on the energy production of your solar panels. That’s why it’s so important to know how much your roof is shaded and how it will impact your

Many Oregon homeowners are excited and ready to install solar panels until they ask themselves one question: Can my HOA prevent me from installing solar panels? While Homeowners Associations are a good tool to maintain property values and ensure a nice looking community, they sometimes stand in the way of

One of the latest developments in solar technology is bifacial solar panels. These solar panels can absorb light on both the front and back faces of the panels. This increases the efficiency of the solar panels, but it’s not the best solution for each situation. What are the pros and

As the summer months approach, most of the western US and other parts of the nation are in drought conditions. This is especially true across the American South and West, where record low rainfall has contributed to major drought concerns. And in Oregon, nearly the entire state is enduring difficult drought conditions.

Note: Updated info on the ODOE Solar+Storage Rebate Program can be found in our Oregon Solar Incentives Guide. Oregon solar incentives are updated regularly, and it’s important to keep up to date. See the Oregon Solar Incentives Guide for more details. The Oregon Department of Energy has allocated $10 million for a