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Southern Oregon’s Energy Shortage
We have an energy shortage in Southern Oregon. That means that we have to import power from long distances away. Power companies offer this service to us, and they choose how your power is made. But you can opt out of that relationship. You can start saving money and produce your own power today. In
Solar Stories- Will Solar Work in a Blackout?
Will a solar electric system work during a power outage? Your solar electric system needs to either connect to the utility or a battery.So when the utility goes down so does your solar electric system.But if you’re looking for uninterrupted power, just add a battery and you’ll have resiliency.Such as Tesla Powerwall. Tesla Powerwall is
Is Solar Really Free???? The Truth Behind Solar Ads
Is there such thing as a free solar system paid for by the government? The short answer is NO! By now, you’ve likely seen ads that claim you can go solar for free with help from the government. The ads are typically a scam to collect personal information or to get you to initially make
Solar Stories- Tesla Battery Offerings
Hi there! I’m Eric Hansen, owner of True South Solar and these are our Solar Stories. Today we’re talking to you about Tesla Powerwall: amazing technologies that give your home or business battery backup when you need it. What’s the difference between the different products? Well, we have a Tesla Powerwall 2 that typically is
Ashland’s Commitment To Sustainability
The City of Ashland’s commitment to sustainability includes a climate vision for 2050 is to be a resilient community that has zero net greenhouse gas emissions, embraces equity, protects healthy ecosystems, and creates opportunities for future generations. In this article, we will discuss: Where Does the City of Ashland’s Electricity Come From? The City of
Summer Solstice Shindig
Join us at True South Solar’s offices on Clear Creek Drive in Ashland on Wednesday, June 21 from 3 to 7 pm for our Summer Solstice Shindig! We’ll have music by 33 String Drive and the Annoyful Joys. We’ll have three food trucks serving FREE Hawaiian food, Argentinian empanadas, and Shave Ice. This is a
Solar Stories- Finance Options
Hi, I’m Eric Hansen owner of True South Solar and these are our Solar Stories. Today we’re going to talk about financing your solar electric system. You may have cash on hand to invest in solar and that’s great, but you may be looking to finance. Solar electric systems are a big investment and maybe
Meet True South Solar Team Member Shaun Franks
True South Solar is excited to have Shaun Franks on the TSS Team again! Shaun is our new Community Development and Sales Advisor. Welcome Shaun! When did you first start thinking about solar? In 2011, while at Southern Oregon University during a study abroad opportunity in Germany. The program was on renewable energy (solar, wind,
Solar Stories- Inverters vs. Microinverters
Hi there, I’m Eric Hansen owner of True South Solar. And these are “Solar Stories”. Our opportunity to get together and talk about solar plus storage to help you power your home or business sustainably. And this is a tech talk. Today we’re going to talk about inverters. What are they? Why do we care?
Solar Stories- What is the Solar Coupon?
Hi there, I’m Eric Hansen, owner of True South Solar, and these are our Solar Stories. Today I’m going to talk to you about the Solar Coupon. Last year the federal government through its Inflation Reduction Act, established a 30% federal tax credit for the next 10 years and this is great it’s making solar
Solar Stories – Own Your Power!
Hi there. I’m Eric Hansen, owner of True South Solar, and these are our Solar Stories. Today we’re going to talk about owning your own power. For the first time in human history, You can create your own power, generated on your home and not have a power bill. We’ve been under a monopoly for
What is Virtual Net Metering in the City of Ashland?
Did you know that the City of Ashland offers Virtual Net Metering for its electricity customers? What is virtual net metering? Some people that own a home in Ashland don’t have good solar access. This is because of shading from trees or the south hillside in Ashland. If you own a second home in Ashland