Solar Oregon is a non-profit membership organization providing public education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy.

We are a 501(c)(3) membership-based, non-profit, educational organization with over 20 years of history supporting solar energy throughout the state. Solar Oregon is the Oregon state chapter for the American Solar Energy Society, and a founding member of Earth Share of Oregon, a workplace giving organization.

Major programs:

1. Educational workshops
• 1-hour “Basics of Going Solar” workshop
• Series of 3-hour workshops on topics: Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water, Passive Solar Design, Energy Efficiency
• Presentations and educational workshops to communities, local sustainability groups and with collaborative renewable energy efforts (see www.solarnoworegon.org)
  
2. Find a Solar Professional
•  The most comprehensive resource in Oregon. 
  
•  Find a Solar Contractor, an architect, builder, Realtor...
  
3. Solar home tours
• Goal Net Zero Tour Tour of buildings reaching for net zero energy use in Portland.
• Coordinate and support the 14 organizations and communities involved in the Oregon Green and Solar Tours
  
4. Public outreach at energy/environment-related events
• Provide general solar energy information
• Promote Energy Trust of Oregon solar incentives and conduct outreach for the Solar Now! campaign
5. Monthly E-Newsletters.  >> Click here to request our E-Newsletter
   

The organization:

Solar Oregon consists of volunteers, members, board members, and staff. The current staffing level includes the Executive Director, Program and Events Director, and a part time Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Click here to read current organizational news.

Please join Solar Oregon as a member or volunteer and help us increase the use of solar in Oregon!