LEARN ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY

Looking to install solar panels in Oregon? Want more info on solar energy? Our solar blog covers everything from net metering to federal solar tax credits.

PGE (Portland General Electric) Plans to Reduce Net Metering Solar Incentives

PGE Plans to Reduce Net Metering Solar Incentives 

Portland General Electric (PGE) is proposing changes to net metering policies in Oregon, which would impact homeowners with solar panel systems. The proposed changes include reducing the credit homeowners receive for excess solar power they feed back into the utility grid.   This reduction in solar net metering credits would

Read More »
Oregon Utilities Raise Rates for 2024

Oregon Utilities Raise Rates for 2024

Numerous Oregon utility companies are raising rates in 2024. Those increasing rates include large and small utility companies, cooperatives (Coops), and public utility districts (PUDs). Some utilities are raising prices more than they have in decades.  Here is a breakdown of the energy rate increases hitting Oregon in 2024  Portland

Read More »
Pacific Power Raises Energy Rates 2024

Pacific Power Raises Energy Rates 12.9% in Oregon for 2024

Pacific Power (PacifiCorp) raised residential energy rates 12.9% on January 10, 2024. Energy rates for commercial customers are also expected to rise.   This significant spike in costs has left many residents and businesses in Oregon grappling with the potential implications on their budgets and the local economy. In this article, we

Read More »
Portland General Electric PGE Raising Energy Rates 2024

Portland General Electric (PGE) Raises Energy Rates 18% for 2024

Portland General Electric (PGE) raised residential energy rates 18% on January 1, 2024. That’s PGE’s highest rate increase in 20 years. Rates for businesses also went up 14.4%.   This significant spike in costs has left many residents and businesses in Oregon grappling with the potential implications on their budgets and

Read More »

How Do Solar Panels Work?

Solar panels can seem like magical devices that turn sunshine into electricity and cut your energy bills effortlessly. But how do solar panels actually work? How can solar take the sun’s rays and use it to power your microwave, television, electric vehicle and more? The simple answer is that solar

Read More »

Solaredge Energy Bank Battery Review

SolarEdge, one of the top names in solar technology, has just released details about its SolarEdge Energy Bank Battery. The residential battery is the latest in solar battery technology, but how does it stack up against the competition? The 10 kWh SolarEdge Energy Bank battery is a great option for homeowners. But determining if

Read More »

GET YOUR SOLAR BATTERY BACKUP QUOTE NOW