DPI Solar

06/29/2025

The landscape for residential solar tax credits in Portland is changing rapidly as Congress debates the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Stay informed about how these developments could impact your solar investments.

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The landscape for residential solar tax credits in Portland, Oregon, is shifting rapidly as Congress debates the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering solar for your home in 2025. You will find citations for the information at the bottom of this article.Cur...

06/28/2025

Save Money with Solar Energy! 🌞 Did you know that solar panels can significantly reduce your energy bills? Explore how DPI Solar's expert installation services can help you save money while contributing to a sustainable future. Learn more at https://www.dpisolar.com/blog

05/18/2023

We wanted to create a simple Solar Calculator that you could use to estimate the cost of going solar based off of Energy Trust of Oregon's average current quarterly cost and your current power company. In addition to this calculator, DPI Solar's Cost will be at least 15% LOWER than the estimate that appears! Check it out and then shoot us over a free evaluation request for your property.

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04/13/2023

So, what gives? Are these systems now suddenly not working like they used to? Is there something wrong? Should we roll the trucks and check it out? The answer is no. Check out our latest blog for the full scoop!

Hello again! I'm going to address something that has been a growing concern with many of our customers this year: low production and bills coming in from the electric company. Many of our customers have enjoyed several years of low-or-near-zero power bills from the electric company (*they still pay....

03/28/2023

Logical reasons not to go solar on your own!

So - you've come to the conclusion that all of these ads and YouTube videos are really telling (mostly) the truth about your power costs. You've considered that owning your own solar array will make a huge impact on your financial wellbeing and future, while also adding tremendous value to your home...

03/21/2023

One of our most informative blogs yet! Check out the list and give us a call at (503) 857-0099

Have you ever found yourself telling a story - about something you know a TON about - only to see your "audience" looking back at you with that "1000-yard stare"? You lost them. But how did you lose them? Well...if you're like me, then about the time you started using technical terms and any kind of...

02/28/2023

Know what to expect with your solar array and select the setup that will work best for your needs!

We are getting this question a lot lately. In general, the question goes like this: Customer: "Josh, since I have solar panels on my home, can I use them to generate power when the electric grid fails?" Josh: "Not unless you have a special setup" (ie: hybrid inverters, batteries, charge controllers,...

02/22/2023

MUST READ! Portland General Electric Proposes 14% Rate Increase for 2024. If you're interested in solar in Oregon, the time is now!

Ever heard the phrase: "keep your ear to the ground"? The metaphorical idea is that if you put your ear on the ground, you can hear the vibrations of people or events moving before they become visible, hence by keeping your ear to the ground, you can anticipate changes or important news that may aff...

02/21/2023

This is an interesting one! Using your EV Battery to run your home during a power outage? Check out the details in our latest blog post!

Well... Hello again! In the last few weeks, I've been reading and researching if and how your EV's battery can be used to power your home in the event of a power outage. Turns out, the answer is yes...with a giant "but"... Read on to learn more! The question: Can you use your EV Battery to run your....

01/30/2023

Is there a way we can get an idea of how many panels you NEED? Sure - but it's a "best guess" and if you were to ask me (when I'm considering spending thousands of dollars on an investment) if I'm ok with a "best guess" - I'm not. And I don't expect you to be either. So - we live by the age old wisdom: good information in will give us good answers; bad information in will give us bad answers. And we don't like giving bad answers.

Well howdy! (Yes - I'm from a small population western state, and truly - we do use the word 'howdy' - laugh it up!) What we have available today for a discussion is the question all perspective solar purchasers ask: "HOW MANY SOLAR PANELS DO I NEED?" You'd think that a company that's been doing the...

01/25/2023

What is the expectation for your first year (and four seasons) with solar panels? Check out another honest blog post from DPI Solar.

Hello again! If you're reading this, thank you! What do we have on our discussion plate today? How about winter weather and solar production - or more specifically, what your electric bill will look like during your first winter with solar panels on your home. So, we've discussed net metering in a p...

01/05/2023

DPI will be at the Build, Remodel & Landscape show this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center, Hall D, Booth 500! Come meet DPI Solar and receive a solar evaluation of your home.
Tickets and details are available at: https://www.homeshowcenter.com/overview/portland