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As technology advances and prices increase, everyone is looking for ways to cut corners and save a penny or two. Enter solar panels, which have only continued to rise in popularity with a 10% increase ...

House Bill 4080 would create a blueprint for balcony solar in Oregon, at a time when people are already installing these ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Balcony solar would augment utility-scale renewable energy and reduce the need for new utility-scale generation. More ...