The price goes down when more neighbors join in! While Neighbors West-Northwest and North Portland Neighborhood Services have recruited over 275 homeowners in North and Northwest Portland for a bulk purchase of solar electric systems for their homes, and they want even more neighbors to sign up. The registration deadline for these Solarize Portland campaigns has been extended to May 15, 2011.

Free workshops makes going solar easy and affordable

Solarize Portland neighborhood projects are designed to simplify the process of going solar and bring cost reductions through volume purchasing. Free workshops make the process easy to understand, by covering topics such as the size of system to purchase, budgeting and financing, and how to get started.

• View the schedule of free workshops in North Portland www.solarizenorth-nw.org/workshops-north/

• View the schedule of free workshops in Northwest Portland: www.solarizenorth-nw.org/workshops
  

• Online enrollment for both group purchase projects is now open at www.solarizenorth-nw.org and closes May 15, 2011.

About Neighbors West-Northwest Coalition

The Neighbors West-Northwest Coalition (NWNW) promotes direct participation in grassroots democracy by supporting community efforts at the neighborhood level. Our services advance the voices of our constituent Neighborhood Associations as they strive to create livable, sustainable and equitable communities. www.nwnw.org

About North Portland Neighborhood Services

North Portland Neighborhood Services (NPNS), located in the Historic Kenton Firehouse, is the neighborhood office that serves residents in the 11 neighborhood associations in the North Portland district. www.npnscommunity.org

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