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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
Green Ridge Solar is excited to announce we are building a new office. The new office will be located in Sherwood, Oregon, and share space with Butterfield Testing. While building has not yet begun, the location of our new office is set. We will remain grounded in the community we
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
Oregon and Washington state are one of the top wine producers in the US. Vineyards and wineries stretch all along the Pacific Northwest (PNW), from the Willamette and Applegate valleys in the west and south, to the Walla Walla and Snake River valleys in the north and east, and up
There’s nothing solar installers love more than a south-facing roof in good condition with no obstructions whatsoever. However, this is more a fantasy than reality for most solar installations. That’s because many roofs have obstructions, installing solar systems around chimneys, skylights, and vents can be a complicated design challenge. So
