Here Comes the Sun
New Solar Awnings Help Power Portland Office 
For years, Walt Mintkeski had dreamed of installing solar panels on his house. A retired environmental engineer and longtime Conservancy volunteer, he'd dedicated his life to protecting the planet. Harnessing the sun's clean power seemed like a no-brainer.
Last year, his father passed away, and inheritance brought his dream within reach. But, admiring the trees surrounding his home, Mintkeski thought, "Wow. That's a lot of shade. Maybe this isn't the most efficient way for me to help the environment or the best use of my dad's hard earned money."
That's when he thought about The Nature Conservancy's three-story office building in Southeast Portland. More...>>Click Here to visit Walt's profile page along with our other Solar Ambassadors!
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2010 Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo | Feb 20 - 21
Offers a unique blend of products, services, education, and entertainment tailored to the Baby Boomer Generation and beyond. It's free admission - Come by and say hi at the
Solar Oregon table!
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