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Here Comes the Sun
Despite the fact that we’re located in a generally damp climate, there’s no excuse for not taking advantage of one of the most environmentally friendly energy sources available to us: the sun. Columbia, together with Tanner Creek Energy, has installed a 100 KW grid-tied solar electric system at our Portland, Oregon headquarters.
The system consists of 570 photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on the roof of two of our buildings. Power generated by the system will be fed back into the power grid through a meter and credited to our account. Tanner Creek Energy, an Oregon-based developer of commercial and industrial scale solar electric systems, designed the solar system for Columbia and acted as the project’s general contractor.
Oregon is a leader in solar energy, and we’re excited to be part of these efforts. We view our decision to embrace solar energy as part of an effort to reduce the use of non-renewable energy sources at our headquarters in Washington County. We've partnered with Tanner Creek Energy on this project out of our shared commitment to both the local economy and to supporting the adoption of more renewable energy sources.
