Climate action can feel like a distant conversation, but its impact reaches straight into backyards, gardens and homes. The newly launched Canada-Mexico Action Plan brings two nations together with a shared mission — advancing sustainability, protecting resources and creating cleaner communities. From renewable energy to greener agriculture, this cross-border partnership is planting the seeds for a more resilient North America — one that homeowners and gardeners can see growing right outside their doors. What Is the Canada-Mexico Action Plan? The 2025–2028 Canada-Mexico Action Plan is a strategic framework designed to strengthen cooperation between the two nations in key areas, with sustainability at its core. According to Canada’s official government release,…
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Solar Oregon Annual Solar Wine Tour
What is better than solar energy and good wine? Join Solar Oregon for our 12th Annual Solar Wine Tour on Saturday, May 4!Come and learn about the mutually beneficial relationship between solar power and vineyards. There will be presentations from Solid carbon concrete and a review of solar proposals for the solar ready wineries we will be visiting.This year we will be visiting Remy Wines, A to Z Wineworks, and Longplay Wine. Thank you to this year’s host wineries! we will be visiting Remy Wines, A to Z Wineworks, and Longplay Wine. Thank you to this year’s host wineries! Schedule: 9:00 AM – First bus pick up in Portland at Nova Building parking…
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And More Electrifying Stories
“Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” Bill Mollison
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The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference
The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference – OSSC – is taking place November 7-9, 2023. Earn NABCEP CEUs, visit engaging exhibits, and hear from industry leaders about solar policy, storage, business development, land use, large-scale development, and more. Join OSSIA for one of the most comprehensive solar + storage conferences in the nation! More details and registration information: www.orssia.org/osec.
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Solar Oregon’s GO ZERO Tour
Solar Oregon will present its fifth annual Go Zero! Tour, presented by Energy Trust of Oregon.
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More Electrifying Stories
Bill Mollison, of permaculture fame, made a rather profound observation: “Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” Applying his words to the problem of climate change, climate scientists and millions of concerned individuals agree that the solution is simple: stop burning fossil fuels and switch everything to electric power. A simple solution but a massive global undertaking to make it happen. It is happening and so we bring you a few items that caught our attention in the months since our Spring issue. JFK Airport To Go Solar The largest rooftop solar array in New York City and on any U.S. airport terminal will…
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5 Benefits of Residential Solar
The amount of solar connected to the electric grid has grown exponentially in the past several years, and there are now nearly 4 million American households already generating their own power with solar energy.
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Solar Oregon Wine and Brew Tour
hat is better than sunshine, good wine, and quality beer?
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Decarbonize Your Life (part 1)
Scientific consensus tells us that to stabilize the climate, we must achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 (27 short years) so that any remaining carbon emissions are balanced with carbon removal.
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Solar Oregon Wine and Brew Tour
What is better than solar energy and good wine and beer?
