Solar Beaverton is coming to your neighborhood | Community Spirit

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- If you're interested in learning more about solar, join the Central Beaverton Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) from 7-8:30 p.m. April 4 at the Beaverton Community Center, Community Room (12350 SW 5th Street, Suite 100) for an introductory presentation about the City's Solar Beaverton Program.

"We are committed to alternative energy sources and reducing our carbon footprint," said City of Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle. "Solar Beaverton makes this sustainable energy source more accessible and more affordable for our community."

In addition, the first 25 citizens to sign their Solar Beaverton contracts will be treated to a VIP tour and five course, catered gourmet meal at the SolarWorld manufacturing facility in Hillsboro. Sign-up for the Solar Beaverton program runs through June 1, 2011.

Solar Beaverton is a community solar program that helps Beaverton residents learn about renewable energy. Residents that sign up for the program can take advantage of significant financial incentives. Installing a solar system as part of a community program brings lower prices and increases energy independence for the community. After installation, a household's electric bill will reflect the savings from the solar energy that has been generated and used. Some households may even get credit each month for unused solar energy that flows back to the power grid.

Solar Beaverton will also be at other NAC meetings in April to provide an overview of the program. All meetings begin at 7 p.m.:

• West Beaverton - April 14, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 14645 SW Davis Road 
• South Beaverton - April 21, Southridge High School, Community Room, 9625 SW 125th Avenue 
• Vose - April 21, Beaverton Community Center, Community Room, 12350 SW 5th Street

For more information about Solar Beaverton, including workshop dates or signing up for a no obligation solar assessment, call Rebecca Fitzsimmons at 503-526-2413, e-mail solar@beavertonoregon.gov or visit www.SolarBeaverton.org.