Inside Ruralite

Arturo Martinez on a ladder by a tree, wearing a mask.

Inside Ruralite

Posted: July 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Coping With COVID-19

Hood River Valley growers work through new rules

Sue Moore standing behind her easel

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Posted: June 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Light Reflecting, Water Swirling

Pine Grove Artist Captures Natural Beauty

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Posted: May 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Lights On and Energized

General Manager Libby Calnon highlights the co-op’s accomplishments

Clinton Child, owner/operator of Parkdale Metalworks, standing with a staircase rail he made for a home in the Gorge

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Posted: April 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Beyond Shop Class

From fabrication to aviation, technical education is on the rise

Parkdale’s only retail shop represents more than 25 area artists and offers handcrafted pottery, paintings, jewelry, furniture, clothing, woodwork and more.

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Posted: March 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Lady Fern Cultivates Creativity

Parkdale shop features local artists

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Posted: February 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Feeding Friends and Neighbors

FISH Food Pantry opens in Odell

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Posted: January 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Fruits of Labor

Colorful mural honors orchard workers

HOW NET METERING WORKS Net metering is a billing mechanism that compensates consumers who own private solar panels (or other renewable energy systems) for any excess power that is sent back to the electric grid. A renewable energy system, in this case privately owned solar panels, converts energy from sunlight into electricity. The electricity is used to power the home. (It should be noted that solar panels do not provide electricity during a power outage.) An inverter, which is connected to the electric grid, converts the electricity from direct current to alternating current to make it safe for use in homes. If the solar panels produce more electricity than the home needs, the consumer is compensated for excess electricity sent back to the electric grid.

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Posted: January 1, 2020 at 12 a.m.

Understanding Net Metering

What is net metering?

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