BETC

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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Franklin PUD's Silicon Energy Solar Array

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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Hire Electric Helps Install 1.2kw Solar Electric System @ Fort Simcoe Job Corp

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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Press Release: Seeing Green in the Mid Columbia – forward thinking electrical contractor buys solar installation company

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.