| Solar Oregon launches new workshop series in Portland
An increasing number of people in Oregon want to make their homes more energy efficient, perhaps install solar, but have difficulty understanding the dynamics of the many technologies available to them and deciding which measures are most appropriate for their needs.
Grown out of Solar Oregon's annual Goal Net Zero Home tours, we have recently begun offering regular evening lectures on energy use, energy saving technology and techniques. The goal is for attendees to become familiar with their energy use
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what building performances can be achieved and learn what measures can
be taken now and for future projects.
To learn more about upcoming workshops, click here. Goal Net Zero 2010 tour group
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|  Oregon Rural Action, volunteers, and Solar Oregon staff hosted the first Eastern Oregon Solar Fair in early June. Over 80 people attended workshops and home tours. A special thanks to Nella Parks of ORA, Howard Butts of the Union County Alternative Energy Committee, and Susan Badger-Jones of Energy Trust of Oregon for an outstanding three-day event! Read more
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: | The Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies Non-profit presents Solwest Fair - July 23rd, 24th & 25th at the Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day, Oregon.
 SolWest is an occasion for learning, networking, and supporting all types of renewable energy. This three-day event
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| New Incentives prove to be popular!
A new incentive pilot program was launched on July 1, 2010 in which owners of new solar electric systems will receive an above market rate for the electricity they produce. The program is limited in size and opens up twice every year for the next four years. The first round was fully subscribed within minutes, with the next round to open October 1, 2010. Click here to learn more
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| Solar
Oregon at ASES Conference
Every
year the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) holds its National
Conference at varying locations across the country. This year the
conference returned to Phoenix, Arizona, where 50 years ago the first
national solar energy conference was held. Solar Oregon, the statewide
chapter of ASES, had a chance to attend this important event.
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Markus Stoffel at Maricopa Solar
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Tariff Review
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Residential
Basics of Going Solar
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Goal Net Zero Interest Group
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SolWest Fair - Three day event
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