• Hunter Lovin at Solar Oregon
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    Solar Oregon 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting

    Free Event Solar Oregon’s 2020 Annual Meeting’s keynote speaker will be internationally-esteemed regenerative economy thought leader Hunter Lovins–founder of the nonprofit Natural Capitalism Solutions. Hunter will address her recent work regarding the Solar Dominance Hypothesis, which has far-reaching implications for global economics, policy, and the social impact of an abrupt clean energy transformation. There will also be 5-minute presentations from several local leaders in Oregon who are tackling issues of climate and climate justice on the ground. Following these exciting presentations, Solar Oregon’s board nominations for 2020 will be voted on by our members.  5 Minute Speakers: Jaimes Valdez, Portland Clean Energy Fund Startup Team – For the past year and a half,…

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    SOLAR OREGON Go Zero Virtual Tour 2020

    Wed, Oct. 14th @ 4-6 PM Wed & Oct. 21st @ 4-6 PM Residential buildings account for ​almost a quarter of all energy usage​ in the state of Oregon. Zero energy home design is an important strategy in climate adaptation. Join Solar Oregon for two premier virtual explorations of zero energy homes across the state. At the Go Zero Tour 2020, part of Sustainable Building Week you can explore a mix of new and retrofit homes all from the safety and comfort of your home. Learn all the surprisingly simple, accessible, and innovative strategies that homeowners use for getting to zero. This is a two part event–all ticket types get you…

  • Solar-Powered Winery
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    Solar Oregon’s 8th Annual Solar Winery Tour

    ** Rescheduled to Sat. August 16th This year is special: to give the greatest access and highest quality experience during COVID, we are excited to bring you an innovative, fully virtual tour, complete with home wine tastings. From the comfort and safety of our homes, we will travel to Adelsheim vineyards, Torii Mor Vineyard, and Alexana winery. Our Winery Hosts this year are Adelsheim vineyards, Torii Mor Vineyard and Alexana winery. Spend an incredible virtual day in the Willamette valley. Drink wine, eat great food, and support clean energy! For more info: www.solaroregon.org

  • Solar Oregon Winery Tour
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    Solar Oregon’s 40th Birthday Bash

    Thursday, December 5, 5:30 – 9:00 PM – Vacasa HQ 850 Northwest 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 Solar Oregon is turning 40 and celebrating 4 decades of promoting clean energy.  To be around as non-profit for 40 years is a testament to the support of the community, the strength of the many board members and staff who have guided it and the relevance of this organization’s work.Solar Oregon was founded to offer an alternative to nuclear power during the 1970’s and 80’s.  Back then electricity produced by the sun was only in the research lab and solar energy consisted of a couple of passive solar and water heating applications. Fast forward…