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Pacific Power Proposes 14.9% Increase for 2025

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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… Read in Browser >>

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Southern Oregon PBS ENERGY HORIZONS Series Coming Fall 2024

Energy Horizons: Exploring the Future of Energy in Oregon

Solar Information and Education /

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

Solar Information and Education /

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

Our Community /

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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Solar panels save you money with net metering

Save Oregon Solar Launches Campaign to Preserve Net Metering

Policy, Solar Information and Education /

Good News! Net metering continues to benefit homeowners and businesses with solar here in Southern Oregon. True South Solar relishes describing this particular benefit to homeowners and businesses who are considering solar. Net metering allows residential and commercial customers who generate excess energy to feed it back into the grid and receive those energy credits

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The Ford Lightning can back up your home

Why Do I Need a Tesla Powerwall if I Have an Electric Vehicle?

Solar Information and Education /

At True South Solar, we often hear this question: “Why do I need Tesla Powerwall if I have an electric vehicle (EV)?” It’s a great question, especially as more people embrace the benefits of renewable energy and electric transportation. Many people are getting excited about using their electric vehicle for backup power during a power

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Powerwall 3. More Power. More Backup. MOre Savings.

True South Solar is Now a Tesla Powerwall Premier Installer

Solar + Storage /

We are excited to announce that True South Solar has achieved the prestigious status of Premier Installer for Tesla Powerwall! This recognition underscores our dedication to providing top-notch solar energy solutions and the latest in energy storage technology to our customers in Southern Oregon. What Does Being a Premier Installer Mean? Being named a Premier

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Pacific Power’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Program

Pacific Power’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Program

Solar + Storage /

In recent years, the increased risk of wildfires has prompted the utility company serving Southern Oregon, Pacific Power, to implement their Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to protect communities and infrastructure. While these shutoffs are essential for public safety, they can be highly disruptive, leaving homes and businesses without power for hours or even

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