Looking to install solar panels in Oregon or Washington? Want more info on solar energy? Our solar blog articles cover everything from net metering, to federal solar tax credits, to how to get the most out of your solar project.
For Oregon businesses considering solar, 2027 could be a pivotal year. With electricity costs continuing to put pressure on operating budgets, valuable federal solar incentives approaching a major deadline, and commercial projects requiring substantial planning, businesses that start exploring solar now could have a significant advantage. Commercial solar isn’t just
Updated October 2026 Oregon businesses, farms, industrial facilities, nonprofits and government organizations may qualify for valuable solar and battery incentives that can significantly reduce installation costs, reduce operating costs, and free up much needed capital. Federal tax credits, utility rebates, property-tax exemptions, grants and financing programs can make solar and
Fall is the perfect time to give your solar panel system a quick check before winter weather arrives. Solar panels are designed to operate year-round and generally require relatively little maintenance. But shorter days, falling leaves, heavy rain, wind, freezing temperatures, snow, winter storms, and power outages can expose problems
Oregon Pacific Power customers may be eligible for backup power rebates and not even know it! That’s because Pacific Power offers qualifying Oregon customers up to $1,000 in rebates toward eligible backup power equipment, while certain licensed care facilities can qualify for rebates of up to $4,000. Pacific Power says
Pacific Power customers in Oregon could face another major electricity rate increase next year (2027). On May 1, 2026, Pacific Power filed a new general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC). If approved as filed, the request would increase residential rates an average of 10.8% beginning April
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
