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April 8, 2026

Solar + storage delivers savings for Meals on Wheels People

With the installation of a new solar and battery storage system, Meals on Wheels People is…

Learn how stacked funding helped make the project possible
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April 3, 2026

Oregonians going solar now have greater protections in place

Marsie Martien stands outside her home, where a rooftop solar system helps power a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.

On March 5, 2026, Gov. Tina Kotek signed legislation to better protect Oregonians considering solar from…

Read more about protections for homeowners interested in solar
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March 30, 2026

City of Tualatin taps overlooked energy source for clean hydropower

The City of Tualatin is controlling energy costs and supporting their climate action plan through an…

Read the full story on this innovative hydropower project
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March 11, 2026

To go solar safely, beware of scams and lease terms

A residential house with a shingled roof fitted with twelve solar panels arranged in three rows of four. The home is surrounded by trees with orange and yellow autumn foliage, and the panels are angled to capture sunlight.

Installing solar is still a smart move in 2026, but it pays to check our consumer…

Read more about how to protect yourself from solar scams
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February 26, 2026

What’s it like to go solar? Follow the Olsen family’s experience

This is the first installment in a year-long series that will follow one family’s solar journey.…

Read more about the family's experience
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January 26, 2026

Cream Northwest scoops up sustainable savings with solar

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Tariffs and weather impacts on coffee and cocoa beans, fluctuating dairy prices and rising utility bills…

Read how solar makes sense for small ice cream business
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January 14, 2026

Pacific Power Wattsmart® lowers cost for solar + storage

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Pacific Power customers can now stack Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives with Pacific Power’s Wattsmart…

Read more about Pacific Power’s Wattsmart Battery Program incentives
Featured
November 18, 2025

Considering a solar lease? Proceed cautiously

While it might sound like a low-cost path to solar benefits, it’s important to do your…

Learn more about a solar lease
Featured
August 21, 2025

Salem family’s solar + storage project marks the 30,000 solar milestone for Energy Trust

A new solar plus battery storage installation at the Salem home of Lisa Talbott-Wafer and her…

Read about the 30,000th solar project
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April 16, 2025

Solar Within Reach makes Coos Bay homeowner’s solar dream come true

Woman standing in front of home with solar panels

Valerie Eiselein gives careful attention to her house and her finances. As an educator and grandmother,…

Read more on how a Coos Bay homeowner added solar

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