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March 2012
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| THIS NEWSLETTER IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: | |
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Thanks to our new and renewing Professional Members and Solar Supporters!
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| Solar Ambassadors |
Judy's Solar Shed
Amity, OR
Making the best use of available space was just one goal for this project. The best spot for the solar array was also an ideal place to build a much-needed shed for farm equipment like tractors and trailers.
Facing south and overlooking one portion of the Wolhaupter farm's grass seed field, the new shed is wired and houses the 2 inverters serving each leg of the solar array.
>>Click here to read more about Judy's Solar Shed
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| Volunteer for Solar Oregon! |
 Contact Volunteer Coordinator Emily Kraft to find out about upcoming opportunities at emily@solaroregon.org
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When Solar Oregon started the Goal Net Zero Tour in 2008, we chose the word 'Goal' very deliberately. All the home owners in that year, and all those since, were part of a growing number of people intent on shifting the energy use paradigm from 'how much better than historic averages' to 'how far off from on site net zero.'
We encourage you to join us for the 2012 Tour to see just how far the bar has shifted in these few years. Our five wonderful examples contain a variety of approaches and features.
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TrekHaus is one of the homes that will be featured on the
2012 Goal Net Zero Tour
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 PGE provides
$500 grant for
Solar Oregon's K-12 curriculum project!
Solar Oregon Board Member Bruce Barney recently applied for and won $500 in grant funding from Portland General Electric (PGE) to support Solar Oregon's K-12 solar curriculum efforts. Thank you, Bruce and PGE!
>>Click here to read more |
Future Energy Conference
& NW Energy Expo
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Solar Oregon Board President Ron "Mac" McDowell delivers a Basics of Going Solar workshop at the 2011 NW Solar Expo
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Solar Oregon is once again sponsoring the NW Energy Expo! We'll be there in force to answer questions, lead workshops, and brighten up the space with our famous yellow aprons.
The Conference, held on April 25th and 26th, will provide a forum for learning, networking, and business development, with content covering: Policy and Economic Development; The Business of Renewable Energy; The Business of Energy Efficiency, and Energy Sector Insights. There will be 28 educational sessions over the course of the two days, plus pre- and post-conference training courses and workshops, and keynote speeches from Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, SolarWorld President Gordon Brinser, renewable energy industry analyst Paul Gipe, and American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Executive Director Steven Nadel.
>> Click here for more information about the Future Energy Conference
The NW Energy Expo will be held on April 27th and 28th, and will feature workshops, family-friendly activities, and the opportunity to talk with equipment manufacturers and suppliers, contractors, and system installers.
>> Click here for more information about the NW Energy Expo
The NW Energy Expo is a great opportunity to volunteer for Solar Oregon, by helping us to keep our table staffed. For more information about volunteering at the Expo, please contact Emily Krafft, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, at emily@solaroregon.org, or by calling 503-231-5662.
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 Willamette Week prints Solar Oregon's response to its solar cover story
Earlier this month, Willamette Week (WW) printed an article disputing the merits of investing in solar, under the title "Lies My Newspaper Told Me." Solar Oregon wrote a response, highlighting Portland's residential solar success story. We are gratified that WW printed our response, allowing us to set the record straight.
>>Click here to read Solar Oregon's response |
Lake County Business and Building Owners to benefit from Commercial Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund
Upgrading and i mproving energy efficiency and heating can be a challenge. A very expensive challenge. However, Lake County business and building owners looking to improve their heating and energy resources may be in luck. Funded through the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) and USDA Rural Development, the Commercial Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund is available to help finance improvements in the overall energy efficiency performance of commercial buildings, resulting in decreased energy costs.
The program, which is also being run through Lake County Resources Initiative in Lakeview, could include improvements to several areas of a particular business or building. Jim Walls of LCRI says that the audit could save businesses or building owners hundred of dollars.
>> Click here to read more
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Volunteer Orientation
Get involved with Solar Oregon this spring! We have lots of volunteer opportunities coming up at the NW Energy Expo, Solar Oregon's Goal Net Zero Tour, the Farmer's markets, and other community events. New volunteers as well as past volunteers are invited to join us for the Volunteer Orientation.
When: Wednesday, April 11th, 5:30-7pm
Where: The Solar Oregon office, 1231 NW Hoyt, Suite 402
What: Orientation will include introductions, an Outreach Training, opportunities to sign up to volunteer, and snacks!
>>Click here for more info and to RSVP
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 April Solar Drinks
We're getting so excited for the Goal Net Zero Tour we're devoting April Solar Drinks to it! Meet us at the June Key Delta Community Center for refreshments and discussion about getting your home to Net Zero!
We've also changed the date this month. Solar Drinks usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month. But not this month!
This month we are meeting on MONDAY, APRIL 16TH.
To Recap:
Time: Monday, April 16th, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: June Key Delta Community Center (map here)
Topic: The Goal Net Zero Tour!
Refreshments: Of course.
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