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Meet Our Office Coordinator Janet
Meet Janet Langley, the True South Solar Office Coordinator. If you’re interested in solar for your home or business, give us a call today to find out more. She looks forward to hearing from you! What got you interested in the Solar field? The very first time I saw a solar panel I was interested
Pacific Power Raises Rates for 2024
Pacific Power 2024 Rate Increases for Oregon Residential and Commercial Customers Beginning January 10, 2024, residential Pacific Power customers will begin to incur an average rate increase of 12.9%. For a single family residence using the average of 900 kWh per month, their bills will increase by about $15 monthly. Small commercial customers will see
Maxeon Solar Panels – The Gold Standard for Residential Solar
The solar industry has seen tremendous innovation in recent years, with new technologies and products aimed at making solar panels more efficient, reliable and affordable. One company leading this charge is Maxeon Solar Technologies. Maxeon was spun off from SunPower in 2020 as an independent company, building on over 35 years of solar research and
Our Southern Oregon Community
True South Solar has been a community supporter from Day One. Since Eric and Shawn started the business in 2010, True South has contributed many thousands of dollars to local community groups. Over the past 5 years, we’ve committed more than $50,000 in donations supporting local nonprofits. We also encourage team members to volunteer. We
True South Solar Team Attends the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference 2023
This November, True South Solar attended one of the largest gatherings of solar professionals in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference (OSSC) is Oregon’s largest trade conference for the solar and storage industry. The conference was held November 7-9 in Portland at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. There were various general sessions, keynotes,
Ashland Middle School is now Powered by the Sun
Solar Powered Classrooms The beginning of the academic school year brought new students, newly renovated buildings, and a brand-new solar array at Ashland Middle School. Our team is thrilled to help transition AMS to clean energy! Students today can look forward to learning powered by clean energy. The Ashland School District will reduce its electricity
Our Largest Commercial Solar Installation To-Date
In a groundbreaking milestone for True South Solar, Southern Oregon’s premier solar installation company, our team recently completed our largest commercial project to-date. 880 solar panels now cover the roof of a newly-built industrial production structure in White City, totaling 475.2 kilowatts of power. True South Solar, with over 13 years of experience in the
Understanding Tesla Powerwall: What it Can and Cannot Backup
Are you considering investing in Tesla Powerwall for your home or business? We are seeing a growing interest in energy storage solutions, and Tesla Powerwall 3 is the best storage solution on the market. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at Tesla Powerwall and discuss what it can and cannot back up. What
Sustainability at Southern Oregon University
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword at Southern Oregon University (SOU). It’s right in their mission statement and is part of the strategic direction for the campus in the SOU Plan. SOU’s commitment to sustainability can be seen throughout the campus through its red, black, and blue recycle bins, highly visible solar installations, energy
Meet Team Member Dylan
Please welcome our newest team member Dylan! He will be working as a crew member/Material Handler on the installation crew. What got you interested in working in the solar field? I’ve been interested in renewables for a long time and wanted to have a part to play in this ever-expanding industry. What is your favorite
Southern Oregon Business Leaders Ignite the Solar Revolution
The sun is shining bright on Southern Oregon, and local business leaders are harnessing its power like never before. In an exciting development, our own business community in Southern Oregon is spearheading a historic revolution in commercial solar energy adoption. We’re proud to see Southern Oregon businesses and schools taking bold steps to reshape our
Meet TSS Team Member Travis
Please welcome Travis. He is one of our newest crew members but has worked with TSS before. Welcome back Travis! When did you first start thinking about the solar field? Over 20 yrs ago from reading a Home Power magazine. What are your favorite things to do in the sun? Go inside and watch snowboarding