Partners
City of Pendleton- Welcome To The Real West!
The Wild West comes alive in Pendleton, Oregon. Nationally famous for its annual Roundup, which began in 1909, Pendleton is an old cow town set in between the steep hills along the Umatilla River in the center of a large ranching and farming area. And true to the Pendleton independent pioneer spirit, the city has launched Solarize Pendleton. This community effort lets homeowners and businesses save money and lead the way for Pendleton’s energy solution!
It is our vision for Pendleton to be a vibrant solar community and be a living example of the opportunities that exist for rural communities. We are making the resources available that will allow you to make informed decisions while pursuing solar
Solarize Pendleton is a City of Pendleton-sponsored project bring solar energy into your home or business by working with residents to overcome the logistical and financial hurdles of going solar. We already have the most installations, per-capita in the Northwest–help us become the most solar community in America!
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LiveLight Energy
LiveLight Energy of Beaverton, Oregon was founded on the idea that solar should be available to anyone who wants to save energy and save money while saving the planet. Going solar is an investment we can’t afford not to make.
Buying or installing solar on your home or business will not only save you money, but it will return immensely on its investment. It will also help our economy by putting more people back to work and keeping more of our energy dollars working locally instead of being exported to buy unsustainable fossil fuels.
We want to help you get into solar—we have competitive costs and creative approaches that can make it affordable for you.
Solar World
With more than 2,700 employees, the SolarWorld group is one of the world’s largest solar energy businesses. SolarWorld’s family of companies dedicates itself exclusively to the business of solar energy, combining all stages of the photovoltaic value chain, from the raw material silicon to turn-key solar power plants. SolarWorld operates production facilities in the United States and Germany as well as sales offices around the world.
The Hillsboro, Oregon campus will employ about 1,000 people by 2011, producing enough photovoltaic cells to serve the North and South American markets, including expanded module production in Camarillo, as well as fulfill exports. By then, employment will total more than 1,200 in the U.S. and 3,000 worldwide. The SolarWorld group offers products ranging from wafers and cells to PV modules for grid-coupled and grid-independent power generation to complete solar power kits and systems. SolarWorld’s Sunmodules® repeatedly have proven to produce more energy per rated kilowatt than other major brands. SolarWorld’s customized solar power systems, Sunkits®, enable small businesses such as electrical contractors to offer reliable, cost-effective systems. By providing training and design services as well as photovoltaic components, the Sunkits program helps small businesses enter the fast-growing industry. Visit our website to learn more.
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Solar Oregon
Founded in 1979, Solar Oregon is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit membership organization providing public education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy. Solar Oregon and The Energy Trust of Oregon are helping to provide the free workshops that are part of Solarize Pendleton. Come find out more about how we support solar efforts in Oregon by visiting our website.
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Energy Trust
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Oregonians benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources. Our services, cash incentives and solutions have helped customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas save more than $440 million in energy costs. Our work keeps energy costs as low as possible and builds a sustainable energy future for Oregon.
Solar Now!
We make it easy to go solar.
Four Oregon organizations have teamed up to help Oregonians learn about and install solar energy systems:
Solar Oregon – solar workshops, tours, and education
Oregon Department of Energy – state tax credits and list of tax credit-certified contractors
Energy Trust of Oregon – financial incentives, quality assurance and referral to qualified solar trade ally contractors
City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability – customer service, information and resources for City of Portland residents
Solarize Pendleton is a program spearheaded by the City of Pendleton in collaboration with Solar Oregon and the Energy Trust of Oregon to help the residents of Pendleton, Oregon overcome the logistical and financial obstacles of going solar. Contact: Hilary.Lovelace@ci.pendleton.or.us, 541.966.0248.