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The Energy Community Bonus: Additional 10% Business Tax Credit for Jackson County

Additional Tax Incentives for Businesses with Solar The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 marks a significant shift in U.S. energy policy, particularly in its support for clean energy projects. This landmark legislation extended the 30% Investment Investment Credit through 2032 and introduced various bonus tax incentives, including the 10% Energy Community Bonus and 10%… Read in Browser >>

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Explore your options for a solar contractor in Southern Oregon. Is Blue Raven or True South Solar right for you?

True South Solar vs Blue Raven Solar: A Comparison

As the solar industry continues to grow, Southern Oregon homeowners have more choices than ever when it comes to installing solar power systems. Two companies offering solar energy solutions are True South Solar and Blue Raven Solar. While both are dedicated to helping customers reduce their energy bills and reliance on traditional power sources, there

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Which Solar Company is right for you? True South Solar has been serving Southern Oregon since 2010.

True South Solar vs Purelight Power: Which Solar Company is Right for You?

When it comes to choosing a solar installation company in Southern Oregon, homeowners are presented with several options, each offering its own unique approach to renewable energy. Two prominent players in the region are True South Solar and Purelight Power, both of which offer homeowners solar solutions but with different philosophies, histories, and customer experiences.

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$2 Million Awarded to Southern Oregon University and Talent Elementary

The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 34 recipients to receive nearly $18 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. This is the third round of funding for the program, and over $2 million awarded is coming to southern Oregon! Southern Oregon University and the Phoenix-Talent School District are among the winners of construction resilience grants. These grants provide funding for solar projects

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Tesla Powerwall 3 is part of a solution to help keep the lights on.

Solar + Battery Helps with Electrical Grid Balance

Oregon’s increase in cost-effective energy-efficient technology is lowering power demand, according to a recent article on JPR.org. This lower demand allows power companies to forecast and plan for future energy needs in the region. According to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s findings, the Pacific Northwest used 160 average megawatts less because of energy efficiency

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Pacific Power Proposes 14.9% Increase for 2025

Additional Rate Increases on the Horizon for Oregon Residential Customers If Pacific Power wins the Oregon General Rate Case, its customers will see an overall 11.9% rate increase. The average rate increase for Oregon residential customers is 14.9%. According to Pacific Power’s Oregon rate proposal, the average residential customer using 950 kilowatt-hours monthly would see

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Southern Oregon PBS ENERGY HORIZONS Series Coming Fall 2024

Energy Horizons: Exploring the Future of Energy in Oregon

Premiering October 17 on Southern Oregon PBS, Energy Horizons will explore the future of energy in Oregon. Learn the importance of energy, climate change, and resource depletion and explore potential solutions underway across Oregon. This series will encapsulate the reality of Oregon’s transition to renewable energy through in-depth interviews with over 40 Oregonian scientists, engineers,

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The Swan Lake Energy Storage facility - expected to be operational in 2028.

A Renewable Energy Storage Solution in Klamath County

One of the challenges with adopting renewable energy at scale is storage: where does the energy come from when the sun isn’t shining or the wind stops blowing? Enter the Swan Lake “Water Battery” renewable energy storage solution in Klamath County. This technology has been used around the world for decades, but it’s the first

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Residents of Talent gather to discuss power outages with OR Senator Jeff Golden on Aug. 27, 2024

Facing the Power Outage Crisis in Talent: Reliable Home Backup Solutions

This summer, residents of the City of Talent have endured an unprecedented number of power outages—over 40 and counting. Residents are seeking a solution to this Talent power outage crisis. These outages have disrupted daily life, leaving families and businesses struggling to cope with the unpredictability of power availability. The frustration boiled over at a

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