Attendees are Invited to Meet Northwest Solar Professionals and Learn about Clean Energy Saving Technologies and Techniques for the Home and Workplace
PORTLAND, Ore. – The third annual Energy Trust Better Living Show, March 26 – 28 at the Portland Expo Center, features the Solar Oregon Clean Energy Pavilion, offering attendees a chance to have direct access to local solar and renewable energy professionals and products. With a bigger space, this year’s pavilion features almost two-dozen northwest solar and green technology professionals. From wind technology, geothermal, hydropower, tax incentives or simply looking for alternative energy solutions, there is something for everyone at the Solar Oregon Clean Energy Pavilion.
Hosted by Solar Oregon, a non-profit offering programs to help individuals and businesses switch to solar, guests will be able to view the top technologies in solar energy for the home and for commercial use. From simple actions like purchasing green power to large-scale solar projects to heat an entire house, attendees will find experts to walk them through the best clean tech and local options available today.
Following are some of the products to discover in this year’s Solar Oregon Clean Energy Pavilion:
Learn the Best Tricks for Going Green at Home. The Professionals of Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.; Energy Unlimited LLC; and Setanta Solar LLC demonstrate the best in residential solutions like using solar hot water, solar pool heating and residential solar panel systems. Attendees can learn how to use their existing power bill to buy green energy and wind credits through Portland General Electric’s (PGE) Green Mountain Energy program. For those looking to make a switch, Wolfer’s Heating and Air and Enertech Manufacturing offer solar and geothermal heating and cooling systems for the home. For homeowners ready to take efficiency to the next level inside and out, Ridgeline Electric and Design offers the best in energy efficient lighting choices or completely change the appeal of your home with an eco roof from SolTerra Systems.
Turn Your Furniture Into Energy. Think your couch, wall, or bar table is a waste of space? Why not turn it into passive solar energy to heat your house or business? Solar Interior Design owner and innovator, Ray Pokorny, shows off artificial rocks, sofas and tables that can turn your living space into a self-heating, sustainable area using passive solar technology.
Get Tips From the Top Northwest Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Providers. Professionals from REC Solar, Inc.; SolarWorld California; Livelight Energy, LLC; Mr. Sun Solar; Future City Solar; DPI Renewable Energy; National Solar; Energy Design; Solar City; Imagine Energy; Hometown Exterior Designs LLC; and Sustainable Solutions Unlimited LLC demonstrate the best in residential and commercial solar system solutions from photovoltaic installations to geothermal and small wind projects. Staff is available to talk with attendees and discover the best solutions for their projects.
Learn More With Solar and Wind Technology Seminars Presented by Solar Oregon. Learn the residential and commercial basics of going solar with Solar Oregon’s Kevin Berg. Kevin discusses the best in taking your home or business to the next level of solar energy, daily in room E102 at 1:00 p.m. at the Portland Expo Center
For more information visit: http://betterlivingshow.org/CleanEnergyPavilion.htm
About The Energy Trust Better Show
Free to the public, the Energy Trust Better Living Show, the Northwest’s largest sustainable lifestyle show, takes place Friday, March 26 from noon – 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 27 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and Sunday, March 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Portland Expo Center. The Better Living Show is designed to empower attendees to become more thoughtful consumers and lessen their impact on the environment by learning about sustainable, healthy and practical lifestyle products and services. For more information, visit www.betterlivingshow.org
