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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
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
