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December 2011
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Thanks to our new and renewing Professional Members!
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Sun Oregon
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| Solar Ambassadors |
Boreth Solar Home
Molalla, OR
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| Volunteer for Solar Oregon! |
 Solar Oregon's next Volunteer Orientation is coming up!
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Letter from the President
By Ron "Mac" McDowell, Solar Oregon Board President
Dear Friends:
With 2011 quickly drawing to a close, I'd like to take this opportunity to express how grateful I am to everyone who supported Solar Oregon this past year. THANK YOU! to those of you who joined as a member, volunteered at an event, or sent a donation in support of our mission. I am thankful I belong to a community that shares the promise of solar energy and one that values sustainability, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Solar Oregon recently celebrated our thirty-second anniversary and no doubt this year will go down in our history as a period of significant challenge and achievement. We are proud of our accomplishments and we remain committed to being a trusted resource to our members, the general public, policymakers, advocacy groups, the media, and our professional partners.
>>Click here to read more |
Solar Oregon Welcomes End of Year Contributions
By Ellen Crivella, Solar Oregon Board Member
This has been a busy year for Solar Oregon! The organization is stronger and more involved with solar energy education, community outreach, and positive policy change than ever before. Together with our members, partners and volunteers we are driving demand for solar energy by building a body of people, knowledge and success that benefits all Oregonians.
>>Click here to read more and to contribute to Solar Oregon |
Solar Spotlight: Solarize Southwest
By Judy Henderson, Solar Oregon Member
Two years ago, I was a solar power skeptic. Two days ago, I generated 3.7 killowatt hours (kWh) of power, on a day when the sun made an appearance, but didn't stay long, and the temperature outside barely reached the 40s.
It's not that I didn't believe in the environmental benefits of solar power, but I was convinced that solar panels were too costly and that there wasn't enough sun in western Oregon to generate power effectively. It took Solarize Southwest to convince me otherwise.
>>Click here to read more
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Where's the solar on public buildings?
(or Why the 1603 grant should be important to you)
It seems obvious. Many of our most prominent public buildings appear to be excellent sites for solar, and there's no doubt that the agencies and organizations that own these buildings would stand to benefit from a long-term source of power at reasonable cost at least as much as the average homeowner, so why are examples of such installations so few and far between? In short, why aren't the leading institutions in our communities visibly doing more to lead the way towards a sustainable energy future? >>Click here to read more |
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2011: A Year in Review
By the Numbers:
Number of free workshops delivered around the state in 2011: 47
Number delivered outside the Portland metro area: 15
Number of people served by free workshops: over 1,200
Number of people who receive Solar Oregon's free e-newsletter each month: 10,353
Number of Solar Ambassadors throughout the state: 37
Number of Solar Now! University 2011 attendees: 52
Number of communities represented at Solar Now! University 2011: 14
Solar capacity installed in Oregon in 2010 (the last year for which data is available):
Over 5 Megawatts!
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Annual Installed Capacity (in Watts) in Oregon by Year
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Solar Water Heating Technical Training
 Energy Trust of Oregon is offering a 4-day training on solar water heating for plumbing and HVAC contractors.
Attendees will learn to specify, sell, and install residential solar water heating systems. The four-day training will include classroom instruction as well as hands-on experience with system components and software tools. Special attention will be paid to Energy Trust Installation Requirements as well as Solar Rating and Certification Corporation standards to inform attendees how to install solar water heating systems that qualify for Energy Trust cash incentives and the state and federal tax credits. The training will be hosted by General Pacific Inc. in Fairview, Oregon.
>>Click here for more information and to register
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Solar Oregon Volunteer Orientation
Get involved with your solar community! Learn about Solar Oregon's education and outreach programs and current volunteer opportunities. We have a particular need for grantwriters, website and IT gurus, energy educators, and solar enthusiasts.
All are invited to Solar Oregon's Volunteer Orientation:
Tuesday, January 10th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
1231 NW Hoyt St, Suite 402, Portland, OR 97209
If you have questions please email emily@solaroregon.org or call 503-231-5662
>>Click here to let us know you're coming!
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