EUGENE, Ore. — In just three months, the Solarize Eugene Project saw a 30 percent increase in households using solar energy. Organizers say 325 people attended the project’s workshops to learn how solar panels work, and they expect as many as 60 households to go through Solarize Eugene. “Prices have been coming down for solar. … Continue reading »
King Estate Installs Solar Panels
EUGENE, Ore. — Folks gathered for a big celebration in the King Estate vineyards Saturday. After five long years, winery owner Ed King’s green project is officially complete. While the more than 4,000 solar panels were up and running at the end of last year, on Saturday King and his partners celebrated with a ribbon cutting … Continue reading »
Group Hosting Solar Power Workshops
EUGENE, Ore. — Keeping your power on and your house at an affordable temperature is a goal for every home owner. Over the weekend, Solarize Eugene educated a group of homeowners about alternative power options. A solar workshop focused on the cost and benefit of installing solar powered electricity and solar water heating in area … Continue reading »
