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Shining Bright

Bend has a lot of solar power in its future, but not everyone is happy about it
Brian Jennings

Ron Rupprecht isn’t thrilled at what he sees 250 feet from his house in east Bend. His property borders a major development with nearly 150 acres of solar panels, now beginning to produce electricity and send power to a Pacific Power substation. Tucked just off Neff Road, Rupprecht purchased his small acreage in 2000 as […]

Posted inBest Of Central Oregon

Best Green Business

1st place | Sunlight Solar
Annette Benedetti

Sunlight Solar isn’t willing to gamble with environmental sustainability. While making solar power available to every home in Bend (and beyond) is the company leaders’ dream, their environmental stewardship also includes the company-wide use of hybrid vehicles and recycled paper products, and commuting to work by foot, bus or bike when possible. Marketing and Outreach […]

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