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    What were the performance results of Fiona’s new high efficiency solar panels in the Blue Mountains?

    We were very keen to put on a solar battery to backup our solar panels and it was a way of obviously using solar electricity into the nighttime to contribute to the greater picture, to even out the peaks and troughs because there’s a lot of people taking on solar panels. But I do like the idea...
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    What Needs to Happen With My Metering?

    Once you get a solar system installed, you’ll probably still have questions. Some of those might be related to what kind of metering changes you’ll see and whether there’s anything else you need to do in order to make sure your system is working correctly and everything’s set up right. You want...
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    Best solar battery solutions in 2024 for the Penrith and Blue Mountains

    Top three recommended Solar Batteries in 2024 Tesla Powerwall 2 – A solid performer One of the best solar battery solutions is Tesla. Founded in 2003, Tesla stands as a global leader in pioneering renewable energy solutions. Beyond their renowned electric cars, Tesla introduced the Tesla...
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    How to choose a home battery in the Penrith and the Blue Mountain regions.

    As demand for solar energy rises among homeowners and businesses the inclusion of solar batteries for Penrith and the Blue Mountains regions specifically has begun to gain traction. Nowadays home storage batteries offer invaluable energy storage, safeguarding homes against power interruptions...
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    7 reasons to go solar in the Blue Mountains & Penrith Region

    The Blue Mountains and Penrith area is experiencing a positive change in energy management by homes and businesses. This change is accompanied by beautiful landscapes and lively communities. Since 2004, over 5,000 homes in the Blue Mountains and Penrith region have been utilising solar energy...
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    Why you should harness the Blue Mountains sun

    Keep your solar shining bright with proper maintenance and repairs Nestled amidst the gum trees and sandstone cliffs of the Blue Mountains, many local homes bask in the golden glow of afternoon sunshine. Powering that idyllic lifestyle might just be your own solar & battery system, humming away...
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    Maple Grove brings comfort and energy savings to assisted living

    Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a number that’s projected to almost double by 2050. Sinceri Senior Living, a leader in innovative senior care since 1986, has continuously evolved to meet the diverse needs of this growing population across the nation. With services...
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    NeighborWorks Umpqua improves comfort, savings and resilience with Strategic Energy Management

    Since its founding, NeighborWorks Umpqua has placed residents at the heart of its mission. For 30 years, the organization has provided affordable housing and financial support to the people of Coos, Curry, Douglas and Josephine counties. With over 600 affordable rental housing units...
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    2025 Multifamily incentive updates

    Multifamily property owners and managers across Oregon and Washington are embracing energy-efficient upgrades, creating more comfortable, cost-effective and sustainable living spaces for their residents. Energy Trust of Oregon has been a trusted partner in this effort since 2002, offering cash...
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    Empowering affordable housing with energy efficiency and solar

    Photos courtesy of Central City Concern A new affordable housing development in Portland is tackling critical challenges like homelessness, addiction recovery and climate resilience. Developed by Central City Concern, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Oregonians overcome homelessness, Meridian...
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    Reviving a 1970s eightplex for comfort and efficiency

    Grant Pease and his wife, Sunia, are no strangers to innovation. After successful careers in the tech industry—Grant as a network engineer and Sunia as a mechanical engineer—they’ve applied their technical expertise and visionary ideas to managing rental properties as part of their retirement...
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    Farmworker Housing is cutting energy costs and helping families save

    For families living in one of Farmworker Housing Development Corporation’s (FHDC) 11 properties in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, a home is more than just a place to live, it’s a path to a brighter future. The organization’s mission is to provide affordable housing while helping residents build...
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    Windsurfers create a cozy and energy efficient retreat in Hood River

    The Columbia River Gorge is famous for its dramatic beauty and near-constant winds — a paradise for windsurfers and kiteboarders alike. That’s exactly what drew Chris Shaw, his wife and three other couples to the area in the early 1990s. All avid windsurfers, they purchased a fourplex in Hood...
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    Isaac’s Room is empowering youth through energy savings

    Isaac’s Room, located in Salem, Oregon, is more than a nonprofit – it’s a lifeline. Founded over 25 years ago by Mark and Tiffany Bulgin, the organization was born out of personal tragedy: the loss of their infant son, Isaac. In his memory, the Bulgins transformed their home into a haven for...
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    Filbert Grove Cooperative makes summer safer with a community cooling space

    Filbert Grove Cooperative in Springfield, Oregon, is a special place to live. Five years ago, this 55-and-older manufactured home community was in danger of being sold and turned into a mixed-use development, wiping out affordable housing for the residents in the process. With support from...
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    Aging apartments get quieter, warmer units with window upgrades

    Built in 1979, Timberhills Apartments in Corvallis, Oregon, is home to 52 residential units spread across duplexes and three multistory buildings. Like many aging properties, Timberhills has faced its fair share of wear and tear, most notably the original aluminum windows that were drafty, noisy...
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    Bifacial or bust? Engineering solar financings of the future

    The solar industry hates stasis, which is exemplified in industry members’ self-proclaimed rides on “the Solar Coaster.” Solar trade shows and conferences are filled with companies looking to provide solar […]
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    5 Solar Technical Issues Avoided with Integrated Delivery and Engineering

    As the solar energy market grows, asset owners and investors must understand the technical risks that can emerge during project construction and impact the long-term operation and performance of their […]
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    How to Deliver Solar Safely, Soundly, and Successfully during COVID-19

    In any scenario, the construction phase of a solar energy project brings with it a slew of logistical challenges and decision points for the delivery team. During the COVID-19 crisis, […]
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    Robots Roaming Around Solar Projects? Sol Systems’ Newest Tech Addition

    The robots are coming…to our solar sites! This spring, Sol Systems installed robotic mowers at its 1 MWac project in Rock Falls, Illinois to assist with vegetation management. For Rock Falls, Sol Systems collaborated with the Langton Group, the Midwest arm […]

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