Hillsboro Solar Advantage

Events and Dates

Basics of Solar Workshop-Civic Center
When: Monday, April 23, 6-8 pm
Where: Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E Main Street, Hillsboro (conference room 113)
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Basics of Solar Workshop- Tanasbourne
When: Wednesday, May 2, 6-8 pm
Where: Umpqua Bank, Tanasbourne Branch, 2870 NW Town Center Drive, Hillsboro (Upstairs room)
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Basics of Solar Workshop-Solar World
When: Sunday, May 6,1-3 pm
Where: Solar World USA, 25300 NW Evergreen Road, Hillsboro (Conference room HIL)
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Own locally-made solar with zero down, same as cash

The LiveLight Energy team, SolarWorld USA and the City of Hillsboro are pleased to present Hillsboro Solar Advantage, a community solar incentive program that offers negotiated discounts and multiple financing options for those interested in locally-produced solar (also known as photovoltaic or “PV”).

LiveLight Energy, with offices in Tanasbourne and Pendleton, is a multi-generational family business that evolved from a Newberg, Ore. sustainable construction company established in 1983. We are the largest installer of SolarWorld Sunkits® in the United States and are now able to offer our customers discounts on Oregon-manufactured systems – at least 20 percent off of current retail prices (read about the incentives here). Final prices will vary depending upon your financing options and system size.

Hillsboro Solar Advantage offers the best community program for owning a SolarWorld solar system with zero down, same as cash. Now through June 15, the City of Hillsboro is adding a $500 rebate for Hillsboro residents who sign a contract with LiveLight Energy to purchase and install a SolarWorld system.* Washington County residents as well as those employed in Hillsboro can also enjoy Hillsboro Solar Advantage’s discounted prices until June 15.**Savings and multiple financing options are available so act now. Funds are limited to the first 30 people the sign a contract.

What will you do with the hundreds of dollars in yearly utility savings? Find the Hillsboro Solar Advantage price that fits your budget and learn more about affordable renewable energy. Just click Sign Up To Save button or call 1-888-91 WATTS (888-919-2887) or 503-682-2168. And check this website and share with friends and neighbors listings of free community events, including educational programs and SolarWorld factory tours. Solar workshops detail the financial incentives and utility bill savings of PV systems.

About our partners

SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years opened its national headquarters in Hillsboro, Oregon in 2008. The company operates the equivalent of four production plants on a 97-acre campus, maintaining 500 megawatts worth of photovoltaic production capacity. Production from that site supplies demand not only in the United States but also in Canada and Latin America.

For details about the history and initiatives of the City of Hillsboro sustainability program visit sustainability.hillsboro-or.gov.

Latest Entries

Act now for an extra cash rebate on solar in Hillsboro

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Workshop Wrap-Up

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Press Release: Hillsboro Solar Advantage – savings for residents and businesses

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