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Looking to install solar panels in Oregon or Washington? Want more info on solar energy? Our solar blog articles cover everything from net metering, to federal solar tax credits, to how to get the most out of your solar project.

Rooftop Solar Panels vs. Ground-Mounted Solar Panels

When considering whether to install solar, homeowners and businesses are faced with a fundamental question: Should I install rooftop solar panels or ground-mounted solar panels. Sometimes the choice between rooftop or ground-mounted solar panels is obvious, such as if a homeowner has no land to install ground-mounted solar or their

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How To Pay For Your Home Solar Panel System

When it comes to paying for your solar panels, most homeowners take one of two routes: pay cash or take out a solar loan. Both payment options have their positives and negatives, but how do you know which payment option is right for you? Let’s take a look at the

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The Federal Solar Tax Credit can save You Thousands

Editor Note: 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 and get details on further incentive updates, see our Guide to the 30% Solar Tax Credit. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS THE

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Oregon Solar Incentives: The 2020 Guide

2020 IS ONE OF THE BEST YEARS FOR SOLAR INCENTIVES. LEARN ABOUT THE MANY SOLAR INCENTIVES OREGON RESIDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM IN OUR 2020 OREGON SOLAR INCENTIVES GUIDE. AM I STILL ELIGIBLE FOR OTHER ENERGY TRUST INCENTIVES IF I PARTICIPATE IN SOLAR WITHIN REACH? Yes. If you invest in additional

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How To Claim Solar Tax Incentives Before They End in 2019

Editor Note: As of Aug. 16, 2022, the solar tax credit (or Investment Tax Credit, ITC) has increased to 30%. To read more and get details on further incentive updates, see our Guide to the 30% Solar Tax Credit. HOW TO CLAIM SOLAR TAX INCENTIVES BEFORE THEY END IN 2019 The advantages

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Trump signs In Tariff On Imported Solar Panels

Did you hear that President Trump signed in a tariff on all imported solar panels?  Some speculate that this will drive prices of solar panel products up, inducing mass layoffs and wide spread job loss… Well, we are a company founded here in Oregon and all of the products we

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