LEARN ABOUT SOLAR

Winter weather in Oregon and Washington State can be rough and difficult to deal with. But how do solar panels stand up to harsh winter conditions? Does solar even work in the winter? The short answer is yes, solar does work in winter conditions. While cold, snow, and ice do

Let’s be honest. There are some horrible solar installs and terrible solar companies out there. Unfortunately, these solar companies give the whole solar industry a bad name. We can’t tell you how many times we hear or read comments about shady solar salesmen and shoddy solar installation work. To combat

Oregon businesses looking to install solar in 2021 need to know about valuable commercial solar incentives, and how to qualify for them. Several commercial solar incentives are available to Oregon businesses that could save hundreds of thousands of dollars on going solar. Here is a breakdown of the most valuable

An important question most homeowners ask before going solar is “How long do solar panels last?” This is an important detail when considering the costs of investing in solar energy. You don’t want to invest in a product that won’t last through its payback period. Thankfully, solar panels last for

When deciding to go solar, choosing the right equipment for the job is crucial. The most important piece of solar equipment are the solar panels, as these will be producing your power. However, the next more important piece of equipment is the solar inverter. Not many homeowners know about solar inverters

  The Energy Trust of Oregon has announced Solar Within Reach, a solar incentive program for income-eligible Oregon residents. Solar Within Reach provides elevated solar incentive rates for households that meet certain income requirements. To qualify for Solar Within Reach, homeowners must: UP TO $7,800 DISCOUNT FOR SOLAR Qualifying Pacific