Oregon Solar Panels

For qualifying residential solar systems, the 2026 Q4 incentive is $3,500 for customers served by Portland General Electric (PGE) and $2,500 for customers served by Pacific Power. The system must be at least 2 kW-DC, and the offer is available only in the applicable utility service territory.

The incentive is administered through an Energy Trust trade ally, is subject to funding and program approval, and applies only to systems you purchase and own. Confirm the current offer and available funding with an approved installer before signing or starting work.

Solar Within Reach offers income-qualified residential customers $1.25 per watt-DC, up to $7,500, in PGE territory, or $0.75 per watt-DC, up to $4,750, in Pacific Power territory. Qualifying solar systems must be at least 2 kW-DC. The upper income threshold for moderate-income offers moved to 150% of Area Median Income beginning June 1, 2026; limits vary by county and household size.

Income and project eligibility must be verified, and the offer is subject to program funding and approval through an Energy Trust trade ally. It applies only to systems you purchase and own. Check the current requirements and funding status before committing to a project.

The 2026 Q4 residential battery incentive is $400 per kWh, capped at $5,000, for PGE customers and $240 per kWh, capped at $3,000, for Pacific Power customers. Qualifying battery systems must be at least 3 kWh and located in the relevant utility service territory.

The incentive is subject to equipment, application, funding, and program requirements and is administered through an Energy Trust trade ally. It applies only to systems you purchase and own. Confirm eligible equipment and current funding before installation.

The published 2026 Q4 income-qualified battery incentive is $500 per kWh, up to $6,250, for PGE customers and $288 per kWh, up to $3,600, for Pacific Power customers. Battery systems must be at least 3 kWh. Income limits vary by county and household size; Energy Trust announced a 150%-of-Area-Median-Income upper threshold for moderate-income offers beginning June 1, 2026.

Applicants must meet income and equipment requirements, and funding and approval are not guaranteed. The offer is administered through an Energy Trust trade ally and applies only to systems you purchase and own. Verify the current rate and eligibility before proceeding.

Pacific Power residential customers may receive an upfront incentive of $600 per kW of battery output, capped at $3,000 per household. Participants may also receive an annual bill credit of $15 per kW beginning in the second program year. The incentive is for an approved, qualifying battery that the utility can communicate with and dispatch; eligible customers may be able to combine it with an Energy Trust battery incentive.

Participation requires utility approval and a four-year commitment. Residential customers with a standalone battery must be on a time-of-use rate, and early withdrawal or loss of required connectivity can trigger prorated repayment. Check Pacific Power’s current approved-equipment list and enrollment terms before purchasing or enrolling.

PGE residential customers with an eligible battery can earn $1.70 per kWh for the capacity they make available during each participating peak-time event. PGE expects approximately 10–15 events per year, so total earnings depend on event scheduling and the amount of capacity a customer chooses to offer. A new solar installation is not required.

This is a dispatch reward rather than an upfront battery rebate. Customers can opt out of events, and the program says the battery remains available for outage backup. Eligibility, approved battery models, enrollment, and current terms are set by PGE.

Oregon law exempts the added real-market value attributable to a qualifying alternative-energy system, including solar, from ad valorem property taxation. The system must qualify as a net-metering facility or be primarily designed to offset electricity use at the property. This is a property-tax reduction on the added value, not a cash rebate.

The exemption does not necessarily eliminate all property taxes on the home or land. The statutory note indicates the exemption may not be allowed for property-tax years beginning after July 1, 2029, unless the law changes. Ask the county assessor how to document and apply the exemption for your property.

Oregon requires utilities to offer net metering to qualifying customer-generators. The PUC describes typical system limits of up to 25 kW for residential customers and 2 MW for commercial customers. Unused kilowatt-hour credits may carry forward for up to 12 months; remaining excess credits at the end of that period are directed to low-income assistance programs.

Net metering is a bill-offset policy, not a guarantee of cash payment or dollar-for-dollar compensation for every exported kilowatt-hour. Utility tariffs, interconnection approval, and applicable crediting rules determine how a particular system is treated. Check your utility’s current tariff and requirements before sizing a system.

The Oregon Community Solar Program lets eligible customers, including renters, participate in a shared solar project rather than installing panels at their home. The utility applies bill credits reflecting the subscriber’s share of project generation, while the subscriber pays the project’s subscription charge.

Whether a subscription reduces your total costs depends on the project’s credit value, subscription price, and contract terms; savings are not guaranteed. Review cancellation provisions, fees, and estimated bill impacts before subscribing, and confirm that the project and your utility account are eligible.