Solar Information and Education

True South Solar is dedicated to educating the Southern Oregon community. From information about incentives to installation recommendations to how to clean your panels, look no further!

Choose the best solar panels and installer for Medford and Southern Oregon for your best long-term value.

Solar Panel Buying Guide for Medford and Southern Oregon

If you’re considering solar panels for your home or business in Southern Oregon, you’re on the right path to enjoying reliable, sustainable energy. With its sunny climate and a range of local incentives, Medford and the surrounding areas are ideal for solar energy. But choosing the right system can feel overwhelming without guidance. At True… Read in Browser >>

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True South Solar vs. Freedom Forever: Choosing the Right Solar Company in Southern Oregon

As the demand for solar energy grows, more companies are entering the Southern Oregon market, offering residents different paths to going solar. Recently, Freedom Forever has become one of the new companies sending folks out, knocking on doors in our area. While we always welcome more interest in solar, it’s important to understand how different

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Professional installation of your solar panels has many benefits.

Professional Solar Installation vs. DIY: What’s Best for You?

Choosing to harness the power of solar energy for your home is an environmentally conscious and financially savvy decision. However, when it comes to solar panel installation, you might be wondering whether it’s best to hire a professional or embark on a DIY journey. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of both

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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%

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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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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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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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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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Solar panels save you money with net metering

Save Oregon Solar Launches Campaign to Preserve Net Metering

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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