Lolo Pass, Portland, OR YEARLY EST. SAVINGS: $1,024
“For people who are starting businesses to have this kind of money come back is super valuable. I was surprised it existed and that it didn’t require jumping through a bunch of hoops. I think anyone who is eligible should definitely take advantage.” – Lauren Gonzalez
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Community solar brings clean energy to Portland residents
Residents at Jim and Salle’s Place, an affordable apartment complex in Southeast Portland, say they thought using solar energy to lower their energy bills was out of reach.
Enter community solar.
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Chester Cabinets, Bend, OR Estimated annual savings: 3,000 therms
When Robin Chester of Chester Cabinets pulled up to his shop in Bend, Oregon, during his employees’ lunch breaks, he could hear the dust collector system running even though no equipment was in use. “I knew that was not right and it had gone on for years,” said Chester.
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Solarize Rogue prepares to power up community solar
The first small community solar project approved in Oregon is also the only participant-owned project so far under a new state program that helps more people benefit from solar energy.
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Growing Greener
Find out how businesses across the state are growing greener with Energy Trust.
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New solar incentives expand access for income-qualified customers
Installing rooftop solar is a big investment. Homeowners with low or moderate incomes often benefit the most from generating their own clean energy, but the upfront costs of installing solar panels can be a dealbreaker.
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