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Up one levelSolarWorld Introduces Solar PV Kits For Oregon At The Northwest Solar Expo
SolarWorld is presenting specially designed Sunkits for Oregon homeowners during this weekend's Northwest Solar Expo at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
Adventures in going green: solar at home
Oregon City home powered by the sun — even in the Northwest
Senate Adopts Solar ITC in Renewable Energy Amendment to Housing Stimulus Bill
By an overwhelming vote of 88-8, the Senate adopted the Cantwell-Ensign amendment (S.Amdt.4419) that extends the commercial solar ITC by 6 years, residential solar ITC by 1 year, lifts the cap on residential PV, remedies AMT and removes the exemption for utilities.
Sun-powered system adds ‘flare’ to brew pub’s ale
Incentives and federal tax credits helped convince Lucky Labrador Brewing Co. to install an efficient solar hot-water system at its Hawthorne pub.
Medford approves 2 MW solar project
The Medford City Council has passed an ordinance allowing the Mayor to sign a Solar Service Agreement with SunEnergy Power Corporation (SEPC) for a hosted 2.0 MWp DC solar electric power plant.
Silicon maker Peak Sun picks Millersburg, OR site
A company that produces polysilicon used to produce computer chips and solar panels plans to build a manufacturing plant in Millersburg, Oregon.
City unveils carbon tax plan
Going green - Portland wants to charge builders who meet efficiency rules and pay those who exceed them.
XsunX, Inc. Secures Financing for 100 MW Thin Film Plant
XsunX made a decision to locate their multi-megawatt manufacturing facilities in Oregon.
The Greening of Google
Learn how Google has incorporated renewable energy and become a leader in the green corporate community
Governor Signs Solar Energy Investment Act
June 11, 2007, Oregon State Legislature: New law requires public buildings to allocate 1.5% of contract price for solar energy
Finavera Begins Construction of Wave Energy Converter
June 21, 2007, RenewableEnergyAccess.com: Construction is under way on the AquaBuOY 2.0 wave energy converter by Finavera Renewables destined for offshore Oregon. Fabrication of the second-generation device is under way at Oregon Iron Works in Portland, Oregon, with deployment planned for later this year.
Silicon Wafer Company Bringing Renewable Energy Jobs To Oregon
June 13, 2007, OPB Radio: Solaicx, a California company that makes the silicon wafers used in solar cells, announced that it is building a new factory in Portland. Solaicx is expected to employ about 100 people by the end of the year.
Green & Growing
June 6, 2007, Hood River News: The Solar Electric Demonstration Project is just one phase of Hood River Middle School’s greenhouse project, which will teach lessons in diversity, water, food, energy and waste through hands-on activities.
PV Powered Announces Web-based Performance Monitoring for Solar Power Systems
June 4, 2007, PV Powered press release: PV Powered, an Oregon inverter manufacturer, announced the availability of a new tool to help owners monitor and evaluate the performance of their photovoltaic (PV) power systems.
Harvesting the wind
June 1, 2007, Sustainable Industries Journal: As part of a strategic alliance with John Deere, Portland-based Momentum is poised to break ground on its first set of projects: a 5- and a 10-megawatt wind farm at Threemile Canyon Farms in Boardman, Ore.
Majority of Americans favor solar on new homes
June 1, 2007, RenewableEnergyAccess.com: Three-quarters of survey respondents perceive solar power to be more important than ever, evidence that Americans recognize the value of solar as a clean, renewable form of energy.
BETC or bust, says solar and wind developers
June 1, 2007, Sustainable Industries Journal: A fortified Oregon business energy tax credit (BETC) is all but certain to pass into law as HB 2811, but a new BETC won’t do businesses much good unless lawmakers also close a loophole that devalues tax credits in years when the state will pay out a business tax kicker.