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Solar is one of the best and easiest home upgrades to have. Once it’s installed, it quietly produces energy day after day – no refueling, no moving parts, no constant attention, all while saving you money. And that’s exactly why a lot of homeowners assume solar maintenance isn’t something they

Portland General Electric (PGE) customers could be paying even more for electricity next year. On August 4, 2026, PGE filed a new general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC). If the request is approved as filed, residential electricity rates would rise an average of 3.9% beginning July

Solar panels often get the spotlight, but it’s the inverter that actually makes your solar power usable. It’s the system’s translator, converting the direct-current (DC) electricity produced by your panels into alternating-current (AC) power that can run your home or business and safely interact with the utility grid. In many

Wildfire smoke has become an unfortunate part of many Oregon regions. When the sky turns hazy and ash collects on cars, decks, and solar panels, solar owners may also notice something else: lower energy production. So, do wildfire smoke and ash affect solar panels? Yes, but in two different ways.

Solar panels are built to last, but they are not maintenance-free. Year-round exposure to weather and the elements means they collect dust, pollen, bird droppings, leaves, sap, ash, and more. Rain can rinse some of it away, but stubborn grime often sticks and blocks sunlight. That’s why cleaning your solar

For many people, going solar still means installing solar panels on a rooftop. But a growing trend called plug-in solar (or balcony solar) is expanding access to solar energy beyond traditional homeownership. Known as plug-in solar, balcony solar, or plug-and-play solar, these small, portable systems are designed to help households