Outside of White Salmon, WA, up the windy Snowden Rd., on a ridge with sweeping views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood, and a small glimpse of the Columbia River and the Central Gorge, Hire Electric is putting up a 10kw Bergey. Small wind machines make for such a cool project. The trench, the foundation layout, the concrete truck, the crane and the first windy day with the meter flying backwards and the homeowner beaming from ear to ear – it just doesn’t get any better than that in the renewable energy world.
Hire Electric just got listed on www.bergey.com as the installer of the Gorge. We’re excited about this continued relationship. The first 10k Bergey machine we helped put up outside of Goldendale was in 2003. It’s been running flawlessly ever since. Putting out a consistant 13,000kwh’s per year.
Green Living in the Tri Cities
Greenies is a great little store in the heart of Richland, WA. They sell recycled and sustainably manufactured clothing, health and beauty products, kayaks and a really cool selection of retro and electric hybrid bikes. Hire Electric’s Solar Division is working on doing a Renewable Energy/Sustainable Living Seminar with Greenies
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There is a great deal of economic and political pressure in Oregon to re-vamp or eliminate the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC). This law gives up to a 50% tax credit to Oregon businesses who implement renewable energy production measures. While we at Hire agree that the tax credit needs some tweaking in order to be
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Hire Electric had the privilege of being on the design team for Franklin PUD’s new solar array on their office building in Pasco, WA. They used Silicon Energy’s new Made in Washington Solar Modules and a building integrated design that makes the modules fit into the architecture very nicely. If you get a chance, stop by
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There is no one single reason why consumers make the decision to have solar installed on their roofs. It’s a combination of reasons, and that combination can vary on the individual. But in 2009 we definitely saw the beginning of a shift in the mindset of many consumers. The top drivers are, not
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Since 1935 Hire Electric has been providing quality electrical installations to homes and businesses throughout the Columbia River Gorge. Now we are moving into the future with the latest in on-site power generating technology.
The 7.5kw solar installation will consist of 36, Sanyo 210 watt solar modules and use Enphase micro inverters to turn the solar
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Hire Electric has installed their own 7.5KW solar array on our shop in The Dalles. Please come by during the week of December 7th to see the solar panels, learn about the Enphase solar micro inverters, ask questions about the technology and incentives available and enjoy some Christmas goodies. We will also have product literature
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Hire Electric Helps Install 1.2kw Solar Electric System @ Fort Simcoe Job Corp
“The student’s really did it – they were amazing! I was really impressed with the whole Job Corp program they have going there in White Swan. We worked with the Carpenter Trainees. Tom Osborn with BPA bought the system and guided the installation.
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Learn why the 49 other states are green with envy over Oregon’s Renewable Energy Tax credits, and get the latest on the new Washington made Solar Modules in this renewable energy seminar in the Dalles Oregon.
Hosted by Mac Solutions on East Second Street, speaker Jonathan Lewis.
Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00 PM. Bring a friend.
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Seeing Green in the Mid Columbia – forward thinking electrical contractor buys solar installation company. On Monday, August 31, 2009 Hire Electric Inc. of The Dalles, OR completed the acquisition of Seraphim Energy of Goldendale, WA.
