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Learn How to Achieve Net Zero Energy Use

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From Solar Oregon:

There is still time to register for this evening’s
Goal Net Zero Interest Group meeting!

Join us for a presentation by Joe Johnson, architect and LEED AP, on the feasibility of reaching net zero goals in existing residences through energy conservation measures. This discussion will raise issues important to building professionals and home owners alike.

We look forward to seeing you this evening!

>> Click here to register

Each meeting costs $5.00 for dues-paying Solar Oregon members and $10.00 for non-members. Payment is due at the door, and can by made by cash or check.

Northeast Portland Neighborhood Charts Its Efforts Toward Net Zero

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From Solar Oregon:

The Little Neighborhood That Could:
Northeast Portland Neighborhood Charts Its Efforts Toward Net Zero

This Month’s Topic:
Solar Oregon Executive Director, Markus Stoffel presents the story of how the convergence of community activism and solar installation incentives resulted in a collective effort to lower energy consumption. The data that comes out of the PV installations, energy efficient new construction and retrofitting can help you fashion similar projects in your own community.

>>click here to read DMS Architect’s Kathy Bash’s interview with Markus on the neighborhood

Please register online at:
http://solaroregon.org/workshops-and-education/goal-net-zero-interest-group

All meetings will be from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Basement Lecture Room of the Heritage Building, 3934 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, Oregon, 97212.

>>click here for location details and to RSVP

Seating is limited, so register early! Goal Net Zero (GNZ) Interest Group discussions are a great follow up for anyone that has attended a past GNZ tour or just wanting to learn more about net zero concepts, design and building science. The group has been meeting monthly.

Participants should register for each meeting separately. Each meeting cost $5.00 for dues paying Solar Oregon members and $10.00 for non-members.

Questions? email events@solaroregon.org
>>click here for more information on Solar Oregon membership

“Light Bulb Lady” to Give Presentation

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From Solar Oregon:

“Change a light bulb, Change your life”

So says Kay Newell, known around Portland as ‘The Light Bulb Lady.’ Come learn from the master about lighting options. Bring your questions for this interactive, hands-on presentation. Kay will also have with her samples of LED holiday lighting.

So come and let Kay light up your life a bit!

The meeting will be December 15th from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Basement Lecture Room of the Heritage Building, 3934 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, Oregon, 97211

The fee is $5 for Solar Oregon members and $10 for non-members.

To register for this presentation and see other lectures in this series, go to the Solar Oregon Website.