Happy Earth Month!

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it is the perfect time to get involved with Solar Oregon!

Solar power + wine, What could be better? Join us for our Solar Wine Tour!

Come and learn about the mutually beneficial relationship between solar power and vineyards.

This year we will be visiting Remy Wines, A to Z Wineworks, and Longplay Wine. Thank you to this year's host wineries!

This Earth Day, Solar Oregon's Earth Day clean up event is the perfect time to come together to beautify our neighborhood through a collective clean-up effort. We'll be picking up litter around the SE waterfront. Together, we can make a meaningful difference right here in our own backyard.

Thinking about solar or energy storage, but not sure how to take those next steps? Join us on May 2nd!

Are you ready to take the first step in going solar?

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

This workshop is free and open to everyone!

Come learn about home solar and community solar at the Tigard Public Library!

Join Solar Oregon and the Oregon Clean Power Cooperative for a compelling presentation on how home solar and storage can increase energy resilience and the vital role of community support in funding emergency resilience projects. Discover how collective investments can enhance preparedness, response, and recovery during emergencies, making our communities safer and more resilient.

The entire state is celebrating earth month! Check out these other great events going on:

The 22nd annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival is happening in-person and online April 12-14th!

The films featured in this year's You'll enjoy 11 short films that touch on topics like Indigenous rights, pollution and resource extraction, outdoor recreation accessibility, wildlife, and more!

Buy your tickets here!

The Environmental Center in Bend is hosting their Earth Day Fair and Parade on Saturday, April 20th. An Annual Celebration of Earth And Community, this family-friendly event typically features a lively parade through downtown Bend where folks wear costumes to showcasing their favorite thing about planet earth. Afterwards, food vendors, booths, and performers offer something for everyone.

More information available here!

Come celebrate EARTH DAY on April 28, 12 noon to 4 pm at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center in Portland. All are welcome.

More information here!

On April 20th, join us at the third annual Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair! Celebrate Earth Day and connect with diverse organizations across our community who are advancing sustainability. 

Learn more here!

Like Oregon in 2017, Texas and other southern states caught the eclipse craze this past week. In preparation, Texas A&M University published a great article on how the eclipse impacts solar power generation. Read more here.

Amidst rapid energy changes, our grid struggles with rising demand and extreme weather. To support full electrification, we must upgrade infrastructure, expand transmission, and embrace new tech like virtual power plants. Learn more about the proposed solutions here.

"You will always struggle with not feeling productive until you accept that your own joy can be something you produce."

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor, Hank Green

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