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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 17 > Residents revive the oldest form of energy — the sun

Residents revive the oldest form of energy — the sun

Solar is very hip, whether in gardens or along pathways and patios

By Abbie Beane / The Bulletin
February 17, 2009

Central Oregonians are proud of their weather. On many occasions, you are likely to hear such exaggerations as, “In Bend, it’s sunny 360 days out of the year.”

Even more often, area residents are harnessing the energy of the sun for reasons of convenience and cost....

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