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COULD SOLAR HELP YOU FIGHT SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES? FIND OUT WITH OUR SOLAR CALCULATOR. As winter approaches, Oregon homeowners and businesses are going to be hit with sharp increases in natural gas prices. Northwest Natural recently announced they would be increasing natural gas rates by over 24%. Cascade Natural Gas also recently announced a 25% increase in
When thinking of buying solar panels, many homeowners are faced with the option of paying cash or financing their solar panels. Both are great options, and we have discussed the pros and cons of both in a previous article. But there are multiple reasons why financing your solar panels is a
How do you choose a solar company? Better question: How do you choose the RIGHT solar company? With so many solar companies vying for your business, it can feel like a nearly impossible task. Salespeople can be both helpful and persuasive in this process, but sometimes they may intentionally or
Investing in solar energy can unlock loads of money you would otherwise send to the utility company each month. Instead, you could use that money to travel, renovate your home, invest in your children’s education, plan for retirement, start a new hobby, or upgrade your vehicle. But how good of an
When the utility grid goes down during a power outage, battery backup can answer some important questions. Will your solar panels still produce energy? And will you still be able to use that solar energy? The answer is… maybe. Depending on whether your solar panel system is grid-tied or not, and
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
