Author: Neil Kelly

Solar Project: Ladd’s Addition Residential Net-Positive Solar System

See how this Portland home goes net-positive with a solar install, maximizing savings, featuring structural upgrades & battery storage.
Solar Project: Las Adelitas Multifamily Affordable Housing

Learn more about the solar project at Las Adelitas, a multifamily affordable housing development in NE Portland that reduced the electricity bill for residents.
Solar Energy: The Path To Net Zero

Learn more about the impact of solar energy on our journey towards achieving net zero emissions.
Is The Northwest Too Wet For Solar Energy?

Solar energy isn’t only reserved for year-round sunny climates. See how modern solar photovoltaic panels can collect energy in all weather.
5 Things You Should Know About The Cost Of A Solar Energy System

Every home is different, and many factors affect the cost of a solar energy system—from the type of roof or structure your solar panels will go on, to the size of the system needed to meet your family’s power requirements. Here are 5 things you should know about solar. 1. Higher Efficiency, Lower Costs Advances…
Solar Makes Switching From Gas to Electric Pencil Out

In our climate-conscious era, homeowners (in Oregon especially) are looking for ways to improve energy efficiency and sustainability, and switching from gas to electric power sources is a compelling solution. This shift not only addresses environmental concerns but also offers benefits in terms of convenience and cost savings. And when combined with the integration of…
Portland Hotel Installs Commercial Solar System

Learn about the solar panels on the rooftop of a Best Western hotel in Portland installed by Neil Kelly, making it among the first “solar” hotels in the area.
St. Charles Solar Project Helps Build Community

See how St. Charles Church in Portland’s Cully neighborhood engaged in a solar project that focused on clean energy and caring for the environment.
Solar Upgrade Powers Commercial Rehabilitation Center

When Northwest Rehabilitation Associates Inc. researched solar options, they discovered Neil Kelly. Learn more about their commercial solar project.
Augustana’s Solar Genesis

Learn about the path Augustana Lutheran Church followed to become one of the first “solar sanctuary” churches in the nation. Neil Kelly is proud to have supported the development and installation of this remarkable non-profit solar project. (Click to watch video.) Augustana Lutheran Church is a multicultural, multinational, multigenerational sanctuary congregation located in Northeast Portland,…