Utilities Continue to try to Squash Solar!!!
OREGON'S SECOND-LARGEST power provider is an addict.
Pacific Power supplies electricity to more than half a million Oregonians and still draws nearly two-thirds of that power from coal-the dirtiest major source of energy. But at a time when the pope and president are taking historic stances on climate change, Pacific's biggest concern isn't trying to kick its carbon-spewing habit.
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"It's a No-Brainer!"
by Jason Jepsen (part 3 of 3)
A Wise Guy told me, "Be generous selfishly. Practice generosity understanding it compounds and
returns to you when the appropriate causes and conditions conspire. After all, no one's ever got a
peach from an apple seed." (That actually may be changing.) Continuously lead with our ever
more-better expert generosity and the fruits will follow. Generosity (education sometimes) is a
long-term investment that requires a bit of discerning conviction. So are solar and sustainability.
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SolarWorld to install a 250kW Solar Array at their Manufacturing Facility
Two weeks ago, representatives of Sunlight Solar Energy and SolarWorld broke ground on the project at SolarWorld's headquarters for the Americas. This is the third solar array installed on the site, which features electric vehicle charging stations and roof-mounted modules used
for demonstration and training. Both companies have been partners for many years but this installation marks the first direct exchange of services between both companies. Paul Israel, President of Sunlight Solar Energy states: "We're excited to complete this project for our longtime partner, SolarWorld, which is a crown jewel in the solar industry that creates jobs for Oregonians."
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Looking for a Job in Clean Tech?
Clackamas Community College is offering certificates and two-year degrees in renewable energy technology, preparing students to take jobs as designing, installing and auditing clean energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines.
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Call for SolarWorld Installation Photos
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SolarWorld is looking for SolarWorld installation photos of homes or businesses to use in our brochures, on our website, and on our social media properties.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to submit your solar installation photos to be considered for a
professional photoshoot.
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Lobby to Keep Solar Businesses Booming!!!
In North Carolina, lawmakers want to reverse renewable energy mandates and kill solar tax credits. In Nevada, a 3% cap on net metering is frustrating residential installers. In Colorado, the major utility wants to place prohibitive fees on customers going solar. In California, the public utilities commission is considering changes to net metering. Nationally, the ITC is in severe danger.
Clearly, solar installers have plenty to do to improve the market and political landscape in which they do work, but how does a political novice begin to make a difference? First, he or she must understand the challenge.
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New Study - Solar Home Pricing
There is a
new report out by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkley Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) about homes that have solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The study suggests that PV consistently adds value across a variety of states, housing and PV markets, and home types. It's a great study and interesting read!
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Solar Business Development Survey
Over the next year, Energy Trust will be bringing experts in solar small business development, marketing, advertising, software and operations to Oregon. You can help to select which topics and presenters will be included by taking a few minutes to
fill out this five question survey right now:
https://goo.gl/dTkKFt
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Certified Energy Manager Training in Portland Oregon this Fall
Comprehensive Five-day Training Program for Energy Managers - October 19-23, 2015
The Association of Energy Engineers Columbia River Chapter (AEE CRC) today announced that they will host a comprehensive five-day Training Program for Energy Managers in Portland this fall. The nonprofit organization acts as a local training conduit for national certifications. The increasingly recognized and requested Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification exam will be proctored on the final day of the training.
The special five-day seminar provides an in-depth, comprehensive learning and problem-solving forum for those who want a broader understanding of the latest energy cost reduction strategies. The program begins by examining the fundamentals within all key areas of energy management. Students then learn, system by system, how to diagnose and analyze energy savings opportunities.
More information here.
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September 9 -10, Portland, Oregon
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SPI 2015
September 14-17, Anaheim, CA 
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Octoberber 9 -10, Shoreline, WA
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CUB Policy Conference
Utility 2025
October 23, Portland, OR 
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