Author: Chris McGinness (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon Solar Car Team, a group of teens from four Central Oregon high schools, just did something remarkable. They fundraised for their own solar-powered car and then built it from scratch, ...

TALENT, Ore. – The Phoenix-Talent School District recently received a million-dollar grant for energy improvements. The district says it’s been awarded the grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to install solar equipment and battery storage at Talent Middle School. ...

ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon University has received a grant to expand solar power production on campus. The money comes in the form of a $1 million grant from the Oregon Department of Energy. This is the next step toward SOU’s goal ...

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — An Eagle Point resident was surprised Tuesday morning to find out her solar power loans were going to be paid off. Judy O’Connor is a customer of the solar power company, PureLight Power. For the holidays, ...

Ruch, Ore. — Ruch Outdoor Community School is the first public school in Jackson County turning to solar power. The school’s staff and students are hoping to harness the power of the sun for education and sustainability purposes. “The students ...

MEDFORD, Ore. — Opponents of a proposed solar farm off Rossanley Drive say they welcome solar power, but it shouldn’t be on fertile farmland. They say construction of the solar farm would have lasting effects on the land. “We should ...

Mt. Ashland, Ore. — Mt. Ashland is now solar powered for the upcoming winter season. On Friday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the 85 panels installed on the roof of the rental shop. They’ll eliminate 12% of the ...

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