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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
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
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
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,
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
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
Special Message Regarding SunPower
SunPower recently informed True South Solar and the general public that it has applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it restructures its business. We were an exclusive SunPower solar panel installer in the Rogue Valley for nearly a decade. Over that period, our company installed thousands of SunPower solar panels on homes and businesses in
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
Why Do I Need a Tesla Powerwall if I Have an Electric Vehicle?
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
True South Solar is Now a Tesla Powerwall Premier Installer
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
Pacific Power’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Program
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
Meet Team Member Kalen
When did you first start thinking about solar? I began to think about solar when I learned about renewable energy sources in elementary school. The various options available captivated me. What’s your favorite thing to do in the sun? Play any type of sport that’s on a grass field. What brought you to TSS? I arrived