Charge your EV for free at Oregon solar-powered gas station

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Eco-friendly gas station opens in Beaverton

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There are 75 solar panels on its rooftop that the station's owner said can generate enough energy to power the entire service station, and more.

Some of the excess power is sent back to the utility company, and some goes into an electric vehicle charging station, according to owner Bob Barman. The gas station offers electric vehicle drivers a free recharge.

“Since we generate more than we can use we're going to give it back to the consumer,” Barman said.

All the station's lights are LED, which cuts its energy use by some 70 percent. All of its coolers use geothermal technology.

more at: http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/green/Beaverton-opens-first-in-the-naton-eco-friendly-gas-station-130394398.html

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1. Well, all right! Once again, Oregon is at the forefront of ecotechnology!

Is that a word? Anyway, as a former Oregon Dept. of Energy employee, I'm proud not only of our state but of the progress we've made in the last 30 years, bringing alternative energy sources to our citizens, and leading the way to energy independence. Barman's station deserves an award--a big one, and soon! Hope others follow suit not only in our state but others as well. Free energy costs ain't bad--or as Tom Peterson used to say, free is a very good price!

Thanks for posting!