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Jul 21, 2022

New Day School: Oregon’s first zero energy preschool

It’s a new day, at New Day School. In 2020, this beloved neo-humanist preschool — whose tranquil gardens and fluttering emanations of youthful laughter have long graced Portland’s Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood — began a radical zero energy transformation. …

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New Day School: Oregon’s first zero energy preschool
New Day School: Oregon’s first zero energy preschool
Solar Energy

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Nov 10, 2021

Deb’s Solar Story: The Value of Solar Energy

Written by: Deb Merchant The inspiration to put solar panels on my roof in 2011 was inspired by my work in the environmental non-profit sector. The ‘payback period’ was not, and still isn’t today, a consideration for making the decision to install those panels. …

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Deb’s Solar Story: The Value of Solar Energy
Deb’s Solar Story: The Value of Solar Energy

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Oct 4, 2021

Smyrna Congregation Energizes New Solar Project in Canby, Oregon

For over 125 years the Smyrna United Church of Christ in Canby, Oregon has provided a peaceful community hub for worship, friendship, and…

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Smyrna Congregation Energizes New Solar Project in Canby, Oregon
Smyrna Congregation Energizes New Solar Project in Canby, Oregon

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May 11, 2021

House Bill 2475 — The Oregon Energy Affordability Act

by Damon Motz-Storey, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility As the Spring unfolds and the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session draws close to an end, an important piece of legislation is poised to make paying the bills easier for low-income Oregonians. House Bill 2475, the Oregon Energy Affordability Act, has passed the Oregon House of…

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House Bill 2475 — The Oregon
Energy Affordability Act
House Bill 2475 — The Oregon
Energy Affordability Act
Oregon

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Apr 20, 2021

Organic Valley Launches National Clean Energy Fund for its Farmers

LA FARGE, Wis- Advancing its commitment to regenerative farming systems, Organic Valley is partnering with Clean Energy Credit Union (“Clean Energy CU”) to launch the Powering the Good Loan Fund to provide the best loan terms for farmers seeking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels with renewable energy and efficiencies…

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Organic Valley Launches National Clean Energy Fund for its Farmers
Organic Valley Launches National Clean Energy Fund for its Farmers
Agrivoltaics

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Mar 12, 2021

A Bright Future for Oregon Schools

This guest blog post comes to us from Jamie Wertz, program associate at Generation180, a nonprofit with a Solar for All Schools campaign that leverages the role K-12 schools can play in accelerating the transition to clean energy. As school districts struggle to adapt to a nationwide budget crisis brought…

Solar

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A Bright Future for Oregon Schools
A Bright Future for Oregon Schools
Solar

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Dec 16, 2020

Examining Forced Labor in the Solar Supply Chain: Xinjiang, China

by Pramodh Jacob At a time when solar is growing at such a fast rate, it is paramount to consider the human and environmental costs of solar panel production. …

Solar

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Examining Forced Labor in the Solar Supply Chain: Xinjiang, China
Examining Forced Labor in the Solar Supply Chain: Xinjiang, China
Solar

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Dec 15, 2020

Greg Sande: The 3rd Tesla Solar Roof in Oregon

How did I get here? I’m a tech guy, fascinated by innovation and disruptive thinking. Tech that seems like magic. Whether it was the new iPhone introduced back in 2007, or a sports car running on thousands of little lithium batteries in 2008. My interest in solar began about five…

Tesla

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Greg Sande: The 3rd Tesla Solar Roof in Oregon
Greg Sande: The 3rd Tesla Solar Roof in Oregon
Tesla

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Dec 15, 2020

City of Pendleton’s Solar Story

By Bob Patterson, Public Works Director The City of Pendleton has been active with solar development since 2006. City staff was approached by Honeywell to take advantage of solar incentives and use one of our buildings for a pilot program. With City Council support, our Water Filtration Plant became home…

Solar Energy

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Solar Energy

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Dec 11, 2020

My Solar Story: Peter- Portland, OR

Since 1996 I have owned a two-story mixed-use commercial building. This is my entire real estate “empire,” upon which I have worked extensively to retrofit my building toward net zero. I call her Overlook Corner and she was built in 1910. Besides the solar, which I will describe in a…

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My Solar Story: Peter- Portland, OR
My Solar Story: Peter- Portland, OR

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