When it comes to renewable energy, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for some people is aesthetics. While we are used to power lines and dams, we still don’t like the look of wind turbines or solar panel farms. Enter Solarflora. This creation combines solar energy generation with public art. The flower-like sculpture (shown above) [...]
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One of the largest Pacific Northwest utilities, Pacific Power, is looking to encourage renewable energy. The solar pilot program begins in Oregon this month. Pacific Power customers are encouraged to fill out an online form at www.pacificpower.net/oregonsolar to participate. Selected customers will receive 0.55 cents per kilowatt hour, minus retail rate and metering fees, for [...]
