PGE Looks to Increase Utility Rates

On Tuesday, February 16th, Portland General Electric (PGE) asked utility regulators for a rate increase of 7.4%. For an average residential customer consuming 900kw/hr, this translates into a monthly utility bill of $100.00. A solar electric array installed to take advantage of an unshaded southern sky is a primary solution to offset the cost of energy. Between the tax credits and rebates which cover almost 70-80% of installation costs and the persistent threat of increasing utility rates, now is the time to take advantage of the solar incentives!