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SO, YOU’RE INTERESTED IN MAKING THE SWITCH TO SOLAR ENERGY, HUH? GOOD CHOICE! Residential solar energy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States economy with good reason, and it isn’t slowing down any time soon. In fact, the solar market is growing at such a rapid
The Energy Trust of Oregon has announced updates to Solar Within Reach, a solar incentive program for income-eligible Oregon residents. Discount rates and income eligibility standards have been updated and are reflected in the chart below. Solar Within Reach provides elevated solar incentive rates for households that meet certain
When thinking about installing solar panels, one of the most important things to consider is roof shading. Shading can have a huge impact on the energy production of your solar panels. That’s why it’s so important to know how much your roof is shaded and how it will impact your
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.
