New ‘Solarize Deschutes’ campaign offers discounted solar pricing to county residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you have been thinking about going solar, now is the time to get a bid while the Solarize Deschutes campaign is offering big discounts.
The Environmental Center, Energize Bend, Envision Bend and the City of Bend are committed to working together to encourage Deschutes County residents to live lighter on the planet and build a more sustainable community. Clean solar energy plays an important role in reaching those goals.
Energy Trust of Oregon and Solar Oregon are joining with these community partners to support Solarize Deschutes. This limited-time, community-focused effort offers educational workshops, discount pricing and local, pre-qualified contractors to make it easy and more affordable for more homeowners to install solar. We also want to help people learn about community solar options.
Solarize Deschutes runs from August 15-October 31. To qualify for Solarize discount pricing, simply fill your bid request form by Oct. 31. A pre-qualified contractor will provide a no-obligation, custom analysis and bid. If you already have solar, this is a fantastic opportunity to request a bid for battery storage and learn about storage incentives. Projects must be completed by June 30, 2025.
Learn more about Solarize Deschutes and how to submit a bid at envirocenter.org/solarize.
Some advantages of participating in Solarize Deschutes include:
Limited-time solar discount pricing: You can save thousands of dollars on the cost of installing solar with exclusive Solarize discount pricing and federal tax credits. Also, Pacific Power customers can get Energy Trust cash incentives or — for income-qualified homes — special Energy Trust Solar Within Reach incentives that are doubled during this Solarize campaign.
Solar costs vary by home, so your pre-qualified trade ally contractor will give you a custom bid and explain exactly how much you can save on your project.
Free educational workshops: Get answers to all your solar questions. Learn how solar can significantly lower your annual electricity costs — year after year. Get details on Solarize discounts and incentives. Also, discover how adding smart battery storage can provide backup power to keep the lights on and other essentials powered during an outage. Register through these links:
- September 4: Online workshop, 12-1 p.m.
- September 9: Bend in-person workshop, The Environmental Center, 5-6 p.m.
- September 10: Redmond in-person workshop, SCP Redmond Hotel, 5-6 p.m.
- September 23: Redmond in-person workshop IN SPANISH, SCP Redmond Hotel , 6-7 pm.
- October 8: Online workshop, 6-7 p.m.
Pre-qualified Energy Trust trade ally contractors: We’ll connect you with one of the following experienced contractors who are offering limited-time, exclusive Solarize discount pricing for Deschutes County homeowners: E2 Solar & Sunlight Solar Energy.
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About The Environmental Center
The Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. We translate sustainability into practical, local action in order to create a healthy future for people and the planet. We are focused on building community, educating kids, revolutionizing energy, rethinking waste, and advocating for change. Learn more at www.envirocenter.org or by visiting our facility at 16 NW Kansas Ave. in downtown Bend, Oregon.
