US Department of Energy
You could get lost for hours in all of the cutting edge information on this site. From resources for researchers to kid friendly home energy audit tools, this is the place for you.
Energy Trust of Oregon - "We help Oregonians save energy, increase the comfort of their homes and businesses, and move towards energy self-reliance."
Energy Trust of Oregon provides free workshops (sometimes in conjunction with Solar Oregon) and helps you choose qualified contractors for a variety of energy work including renewable energy solutions, weatherization, and energy efficiency. To qualify for the cash incentives that Energy Trust provides, you must use one of their Trade Allies
Clean Energy Works: Portland
Clean energy works Portland is a test program that will help 500 Portland homes finance and install energy efficiency upgrades. Program participants will not have any additional monthly costs; the money they save monthly on energy bills will be put toward the financing for the upgrades. If the program proves to be successful, it will go full scale in 2010. Visit the site, read more, and apply!
Solar Oregon - "Your resource for going solar in Oregon."
Solar Oregon is s non-profit organization that helps Oregonians choose solar power by providing you free and low costs , , taking you on , and more.
City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
"The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) promotes integrated land use planning and development based on sustainability principles and practices. BPS also develops and implements policies and programs that provide environmental, economic and social benefits to residents, businesses and government, which strengthen Portland's position as an international model of sustainable practices and commerce."
Oregon Department of Energy
This government website is a haven for information about energy policy in Oregon. It includes publications of renewable energy systems, such as solar and wind, that are perfect for people like you who are doing research. There is also information about the incentives this department provides. This link takes you to the page that lists publications on solar.
