Oregon becoming a solar hub thanks to tax credits

More and more made in Oregon

On Friday SolarWorld opened the doors to North America's largest solar cell manufacturer in Hillsboro, Oregon. Thanks to the state's Business Energy Tax Credit, Solar World has so far received $20 million in state tax credits, an important incentive in SolarWorld's decision to build in Oregon.

And, a number of other solar companies, according to MSNBC, are preparing to follow SolarWorld's lead into Oregon thanks to the state's business climate, especially the Business Energy Tax Credits.

Not long ago, it was state government incentives, particularly California, that helped hybrid cars penetrate the American consciousness. Is alternative energy next?