Solar
Expiring tax credits for efficiency products and solar
Excellent motivation to jump on your energy-saving to do list before the end of the year Almost forty years ago Oregon was a leader in the energy efficiency movement when…
Read MoreBuying Green Power in Central Oregon
As of 2016, renewable energy accounted for only 12% of the United State’s energy consumption. Renewable energy sources are immensely valuable in their ability to compete with fossil fuels while…
Read MorePV to EV: Solar Panels Powering your Electric Vehicle
Guest author: Laurel Hamilton, Elemental Energy Solar power systems and electric cars go together like PB&J. Pair the two and you can both power that hot tub you’ve been…
Read MoreTransformation Awaits – Green Tour Site # 4
Site # 4 – 1639 NW Scott Henry Place, Bend This model home in the Saginaw Sunset subdivision is the first of what will be a 20-home development of high-performance custom homes.…
Read MoreA Living Building Rooted in Place – Green Tour Site # 6
Site #7 – 22 NW Shasta Place Desert Rain is the first residential property to qualify for certification under the international Living Building Challenge (LBC) – a program that defines the…
Read MoreBringing solar the masses–Green Tour Site #9
Site #9 – Central Electric Cooperative Community Solar 61090 SE 27th St, Bend So, what exactly is a Community Solar project? It is a solar array centrally located and…
Read MoreRays the roof–with solar, of course!
Calling all local businesses – check out this new solar incentive program! Together with local businesses, we know we can make a difference in the amount of energy that our community…
Read MoreThe new face of solar
Who ever said solar didn’t look good? These houses look great all done up with solar.
Read MoreThe low-down on the good deal that is solar energy
I hear solar’s a good deal. But what does that really mean? First of all, let’s get clear on what incentives are out there for you to take advantage of…
Read MoreSolar net metering
When you install solar on your home, your new net meter is what allows your utility provider to keep track of the energy flowing to and from the electric grid.…
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