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News, Tips, & Events

Welcome to the Seeds for the Sol News & Events page — a community resource for staying informed, connected, and engaged in the rapidly evolving world of energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainability.

Here you will find news, updates, and educational information covering developments at the local, state, national, and international levels. Our goal is to help communities better understand emerging technologies, public policies, funding opportunities, environmental challenges, and clean energy solutions that impact households and neighborhoods every day.

We also provide updates on the latest policies, initiatives, rebates, tax credits, grants, and incentives available at the local, state, and federal levels to help households, businesses, and communities access energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities.

This page highlights upcoming events hosted by Seeds for the Sol, including workshops, trainings, webinars, community outreach activities, educational presentations, and public engagement opportunities. In addition, we share relevant events organized by partner organizations, local governments, utilities, community groups, and other collaborators working to advance sustainability and climate solutions.

Topics may include:

  • Energy efficiency and healthy homes
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  • Climate change and community resilience
  • Sustainability initiatives and green infrastructure
  • Local, state, and federal energy policies
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  • Community education and workforce development
  • Environmental justice and equitable access to clean energy

Through information sharing and community engagement, Seeds for the Sol strives to connect people with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to help build healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable communities for the future.

Stay Cool, Save Energy: 10 DIY Window Tips to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

As temperatures rise, windows quickly become one of the biggest sources of unwanted heat gain in a home. The good

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Oregon Accelerates Energy Efficiency Efforts in 2026

News, Tips, and Events Oregon is advancing energy efficiency through updated building codes, expanded funding, and a strong statewide strategy

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Newsletter

Hello Friend of Seeds for the Sol!!! Here’s an update of what we have been up to: In an effort

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What we’ve been working on in 2014

Hello Friend of Seeds for the Sol!!! In an effort to keep our valuable supporters in the loop, here is

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Solar Rebate Needed

At Seeds for the Sol, we are clear that addressing climate change is crucial for Oregon’s future. The Clean Energy

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CHS Celebrates Solar Array

As Corvallis School District Superintendent Ryan Noss finished speaking at a Wednesday afternoon ceremony celebrating the installation of a new

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Williams and YouCAN awarded annual County Environmental Honors

Board of Commissioners Officefor Benton County Julie Williams and YouCAN received the  Benton County Environmental Awards at the 6th annual

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Carbon Offsets Available Now

Your carbon offset will put solar panels on schools and low income housing.

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First Solar House Party

“You people are the guinea pigs,” said Annette Mills. “This is our first solar house party, and we’re going to

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Who are we? Click here to watch our video.

Julie Williams, Seeds for the Sol by Amy Hunter on Vimeo. Inspired by her Climate Reality training, Julie Williams created

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CSC announces Solar Power Campaign

The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition announced a campaign to support solar panels installation on Corvallis’ roofs. We have till the end

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Winner of the Good Steward of the Planet Award 2015

At the Celebrate Corvallis event Seeds for The Sol is nominated the winner of the Good Steward of the Planet

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Nominated for Benton County Environmental Award

The Benton County Board of Commissioners and Environmental Issues Advisory Committee nominated Seeds for the Sol, local non-profit, for the

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Corvallis competes for $5M prize

The Georgetown University Energy Prize challenges towns, cities, and counties to rethink their energy use, and implement creative strategies to

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The Rules of Rivers

Local celebrated writer, Kathleen Dean Moore, and one of the original Sun Buddies, shares her experience taking individual grassroots action

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Mr. and Ms. Spartan give $30,000 to SFtS

Local high school students participating in annual pageants raised nearly $195,000 for charity this school year. In the grand finale

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Stay Cool, Save Energy: 10 DIY Window Tips to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

May 18, 2026
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Oregon Accelerates Energy Efficiency Efforts in 2026

May 1, 2026
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Newsletter

December 10, 2024
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What we’ve been working on in 2014

December 10, 2024
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Solar Rebate Needed

July 2, 2019
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CHS Celebrates Solar Array

March 11, 2019
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Williams and YouCAN awarded annual County Environmental Honors

November 30, 2018
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Carbon Offsets Available Now

October 7, 2017
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First Solar House Party

July 7, 2017
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Who are we? Click here to watch our video.

September 7, 2016
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