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Oregon Announces New Solar+Storage Incentive

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

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Green Ridge Solar Announces New Office

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

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Will Solar Incentives Rise Under Biden?

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

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How Wineries And Vineyards Benefit From Solar Energy

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

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Installing Solar Around chimneys, Skylights, & Vents

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

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How Solar Powers Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been making news lately for their wild price swings and their disruptive economic impacts. But one aspect of these cryptocurrencies has recently come to light: Their energy-intensive mining process.  Mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum and Dogecoin, takes a lot of energy, and solar power has become a

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