How To Make a Climate Resilience Corridor on 82nd Ave: Community Solar, Residential Solar and EV Chargers
In 2019, our communities fought for the Portland Clean Energy Fund for a greener Portland.
Now, APANO is bringing those projects to life on 82nd Ave — we need your help!
Residential Solar
We are seeking about 15 homeowners to help bring this vision to life, so you can use energy from the sun to power your everyday activities.
Take our eligibility quiz to find out if you qualify!
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What is the process for getting residential rooftop solar with APANO?
Fill out the eligibility quiz on our website and/or attend our information session!
Contractor does virtual rooftop assessment
Review utility bill with contractor
Have in-person site visit with contractor
Contractor designs and engineers system
Receive city permits and utility interconnection approval
Schedule installation and material delivery with contractor
Contractor installs and inspects rooftop solar system
Get approval from utility company and swap meter (if required)
System goes online and produces clean energy
Ongoing maintenance
Any downsides to getting rooftop solar?
Your savings often remain net positive! Savings may vary across seasons, with much lower utility bills during summer and similar-to-current bills during winter.
Any downsides to solar are about installation, and ongoing inspection and maintenance like any other home appliance.
During installation, power may need to be turned off for 2-4 hours each day. Construction on attic and roof will involve power tools and cause noise.
System inspection is recommended every 5 years with a cost per site visit. Damage and repairs to system will cost money. Homeowners are responsible for keeping the array free of debris for high performance and to reduce pest risk.
Do I need to pay anything for a rooftop solar system with APANO?
APANO covers the costs of your home’s site preparation as well as equipment and installation of a 9-panel rooftop solar system. If you want a larger solar system, you can pay for more panels through the contractor based on the feasibility of your roof. Ongoing maintenance of your rooftop solar system may entail two service visits at $225 equal to $45 per year within a 10 year period.
How do I maintain my solar system?
Keep the solar array free of debris such as leaves and branches to maintain performance and reduce pest risks. A thorough cleaning is recommended after 10 years, which Upliftic Energy can provide at cost.
A system inspection is recommended every 5 years, which Upliftic Energy currently charges at $225 per site visit if not related to warranty work.
The system’s inverter is expected to need replacement at least once over the lifetime of your solar system, which currently costs $1,200-$1,500 if occurring outside the 10-year workmanship warranty or 12-year manufacturer warranty.
What are the benefits of getting a rooftop solar system with APANO?
Free solar for qualifying households
Save money on utility bills long term starting on day 1
Receive credits from solar energy even in winter (Net metering program)
Access and contribute to clean energy and mitigate climate change
Support minority-owned businesses
Work with an experienced, trusted local solar contractor
10-year workmanship warranty
12-year inverter manufacturer warranty
Minimal ongoing maintenance
Community Solar
Do you want to receive benefits from solar energy and support a healthy environment? You can participate in community solar wherever you live, without needing your own solar panels or paying anything out of pocket! When you sign up for APANO’s community solar project as a low-income subscriber, you can get credits on your utility bill.
Self Determination
We build the political, social, economic, and cultural power our communities need to thrive. We use our power to shape decisions and pursue intersecting forms of justice in order to create a vibrant, inclusive, and equitable world for all.
Solidarity
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