Have you considered adding solar power collection to your home but have been put off by costs, confusion or complications? Now is the time to check out Solarize North Portland and the volume purchasing power of your neighbors. Solarize North Portland (www.solarizenorth-nw.org) is supported by North Portland Neighborhood Services and your neighborhood association. Homeowners can recover 50-75% of their initial investment, and prices for solar panels have come down dramatically.
Please attend one of four free informational meetings in January and February to hear speakers from Energy Trust, PGE, Solar Oregon and other organizations. You will learn how Solarize North Portland aims to provide solar systems for the lowest cost.
Solarize North Portland will be presenting information at the next OKNA meeting, this Tuesday, January 18!
Solarize Basic Information Meetings:
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, 6:30-8 pm, Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N. Brandon
Monday, Jan. 24, 6:30-8 pm, Kaiser Permanente’s Town Hall (ballroom
), 3704 N. Interstate
Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 am – 12:30 pm, Columbia Cottage, 4339 N. Lombard (in Columbia Park)
Thursday, Feb. 17, 6:30-8 pm, Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N. Brandon
Weatherization Workshop: Weatherization reduces energy use, lowers utility bills and conserves natural resources. A free weatherization workshop will be presented by Community Energy Project. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6:30-8 pm, at St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N. Central.
Facebook: search for “Solarize North Portland” on Facebook for updates.
Registration: Sign up for Solarize North Portland to receive a free evaluation of your home’s solar potential. Online registration will be opened at SolarizeNorth-NW.org by Jan. 17 or thereabouts.
Solarize Q&A Workshops: Three presentations beginning Feb. 28 will answer technical questions about solar installation, financing and other topics. Look for the schedule atwww.solarizenorth-nw.org/workshops-north/.
