New solar installations are still the heart of what we do at Sunpath Services. We continue to help Oregon homeowners and businesses produce their own electricity and make long-term investments in their energy future. At the same time, the solar landscape keeps changing around us, and here are three things we're paying particular attention to right now. Adding Batteries to Existing Solar Systems One growing part of our work is helping homeowners who already have solar add batt

Some solar projects begin with a roof. This one began with two sisters. Years of annual trips together inspired Mary Gregoire and Lisa Bakke to create a place where people could slow down, reconnect, and experience everything Oregon wine country has to offer. That dream became The Olive Branch Botel—a one-of-a-kind boutique destination in Dundee built from thoughtfully designed shipping containers. When it came time to power that dream, they chose solar. Building for the Futu

Electricity rates in Oregon have increased again as of April 1—no, not an April Fools’ joke—continuing a trend that homeowners have been feeling for years. While each individual increase may seem relatively small, they add up over time—and for many families that impact is becoming harder to ignore. Recent solar install in Mt. Angel, Oregon One of the frustrations we hear from homeowners is how difficult it is to even understand what they’re paying. Between rate hikes and othe