Join Solar Oregon for our 13th Annual Solar Wine Tour on Saturday, May 10th!

The tour will include stops at multiple wineries or farms for tastings. Lunch is included. Here are some tour highlights.

• Award-Winning Roserock Wine
• Our Table Farm & Lettuce Shine Presentation
• Woman-Owned Patton Valley Wine

If you are still on the fence about the this fabulous event, don't just take our word for it, but checkout what pasta attendees have to say:



"I love the Solar Wine Tour because it beautifully combines two of my passions: Oregon wines and clean energy. This event offers me the perfect opportunity to learn about the sustainable practices that local winemakers are adopting to ensure a greener future. Moreover, it allows me to connect with like-minded individuals who share my enthusiasm for solar energy. Each year, as we explore different parts of our state, I am inspired by the innovative approaches and the commitment to sustainability that we encounter."

- Jonah Yearick

Questions about solar panel recycling?

Come learn about the state of solar panel recycling in Oregon and how you can be prepared for when your solar panels reach the end of their life.

See solar and smart panels in action!

At 6 PM on Thursday, April 17th, one inner NE Portland homeowner and early adopter of the Span smart electric panel is opening their doors to the Solar Oregon community for a show-and-tell of their system. Learn from their experience, hear from industry professionals, and see how smart panels work with your own eyes.

Ready to take the first steps in going solar? Check out one of our regular workshops!

In this workshop, we will answer your questions about how solar energy and battery systems work and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business.

Solar Oregon will discuss solar + storage, finding a solar contractor, and how to compare quotes.

Green Energy Series Webinar

The free, monthly Green Energy Series takes a closer look at topics related to energy, solar + storage, and green technology.

Earth month is being celebrated across Oregon!

This month's Sustainable Building Monthly on April 8th will be discussing mid-session legislative updates. Reserve you spot now.

The Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair is on April 6th. Visit the event page to learn more.

The North West Energy Coalition is hosting their annual conference on May 7th in Missoula, MT. This year the conference will focus on clean and affordable energy.

Register here.

Join Science Works in Ashland, OR on Friday, April 25 for an afternoon of hands-on activities, local vendors, and engaging experiences that highlight the science of sustainability. Learn more.

Join Passive House NW on Saturday, April 19th to take a look at a variety of passive and high-performance projects around town! This is a whole-day bus tour including guided visits to each site as well as a boxed lunch. Dietary preferences may be noted in the checkout form. Buy your tickets here.

Join Passive House NW at their Spring Conference titled “Adaptability in a dynamic world: Passive building as a framework for a more resilient built environment” on Friday, April 18th, 2025, at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. 

Buy your tickets here.

Solar in the News

“Thomas Edison's last words were "It's very beautiful over there". I don't know where there is, but I believe it's somewhere, and I hope it's beautiful.”

― John Green, Looking for Alaska

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