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Non-Profits Qualify for direct pay tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022, enables Rogue Valley non-profit organizations to qualify for a direct payment tax credit (the ITC) to go solar–as opposed to taking it as a tax liability. In the past, most organizations would have to partner with a bank or developer to take advantage of the tax credit (nonprofit
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act: Solar Incentives
Thank you to everyone who contacted their senators helping this historic bill to pass! Here are the highlights of the Inflation Reduction Act pertaining to the energy field: 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) on residential and commercial solar from 2022 until 2032, stepping down to 26% in 2033. Stand-alone energy storage systems like Tesla Power
Meet Our Team: Michael Stringer
Michael Stringer joined our team as Sales and Marketing Manager in August 2022. Michael works with our Solar Advisors to help more homeowners achieve their dream of going solar. He also guides our marketing efforts so that folks in our area can learn about the great advantages of generating their own power. Why Solar? I
How to Clean Your Solar Panels
Photo courtesy of MAX Energy Window Cleaners/Before and after solar panel cleaning on the True South Solar office system When should you clean your solar panels? Read on! Solar panels can accumulate dirt, dust, pollen, bird droppings and ash in summer in Southern Oregon. Typically, the rain and snow will naturally clean your solar array
Recycling and Reusing Solar Panels and Batteries
What happens to solar equipment when the system is no longer in use or at the end of its life? Unfortunately, many panels have ended up in landfills. In 2015, California passed a law that does not allow PV panels to be dumped into landfills. Because of that, panels were being shipped to other states
Meet Our Team: Jesse Rudich
I am a residential Solar advisor. I advise potential residential and commercial customers on best practices for converting to a solar-powered home. When did you first start thinking about solar? I first started thinking about solar in 2011 when planning an off-grid project What’s your favorite thing to do in the sun? One of my
Meet Our Team: Aaron Westbrooks
My name is Aaron and I am the Project Manager. It’s my job to coordinate crews, materials, schedules, and direct the completion of solar installations. Why do you love working in the solar industry? I love working in the solar field because we get to create these awesome systems that capture this renewable clean power
Meet The Team- Shawn Schreiner
Q: What is your role on the True South Solar team? I am the Technical Sales Manager for True South Solar. When I started True South Solar with Eric Hansen 12 years ago, I was an installer and I’m still a licensed solar electrician. These days managing sales and design takes up most of my
Recycling and Reusing Solar Panels
What happens to solar equipment when the system is no longer in use or at the end of its life? Unfortunately, many panels have ended up in landfills. We do our best to reuse old panels and recycle them if they have reached the end of their useful life or are no longer functioning. Today,
Meet our Team: Jamie Cavener
I am True South Solar’s Commercial Solar Advisor. Prior to joining True South, I worked for an accredited retail and design company based in LA. Specializing in operations and marketing, my career has focused on developing business growth and sustainability while maintaining customer retention. Moving into solar was a step to combine both of my
Solar Within Reach – Energy Trust of Oregon
To help make solar more affordable, Energy Trust of Oregon is now offering increased cash incentives for income-qualified households through Solar Within Reach.
OSSIA – Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association
Promoting clean, renewable solar and storage technologies in Oregon Who They Are The Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association is a trade association founded in 1981 to promote clean, renewable, solar technologies. OSEIA members include businesses, non-profit groups, and other solar industry stakeholders. They provide a unified and respected voice of the solar industry and focus exclusively on