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Energy Trust of Oregon solar rebate<\/h3>\r\n<p>As customers of PGE, Portland residents are able to take advantage of the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.energytrust.org//incentives//solar-for-your-home//#tab-two\">Energy Trust of Oregon's<\/a> solar rebate. Through this program, homeowners will be able to recieve $0.30 per watt of solar they install, up to $2,400.  <\/p>\r\n<h3>Oregon Solar + Storage rebate program<\/h3>\r\n<p>The Oregon Department of Energy (DOE) recently opened a new rebate program that will cut down the costs of installing solar even further. For Portland homeowners who also use the Energy Trust of Oregon's rebate, the DOE rebate is equal to $0.20 per watt installed, up to $5,000. <\/p>\r\n<p>You can recieve an even larger rebate if you pair your solar panels with <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//is-solar-battery-storage-worth-it-given-current-solar-battery-cost/">solar battery storage<\/a>. You can read more about this program, and how much you qualify for <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//new-solar-incentive-oregon/">here. /r/n

","typical_monthly_usage":907,"19":907,"solar_panel_state_page_data":{"id":146,"0":146,"name":"Oregon","1":"Oregon","slug":"oregon","2":"oregon","abbr":"OR","3":"OR","capital_city_id":657,"4":657,"description":"

Despite having subpar sun exposure and low-cost electric rates, Oregon is still a great place to install solar. There are plenty of solar incentives here, thanks to the state’s strong net metering policy, incentives from the Energy Trust of Oregon, and the federal solar tax credit. Homeowners have the potential to save big when they install solar in The Beaver State.<\/p>","5":"<p>Despite having subpar sun exposure and low-cost electric rates, Oregon is still a great place to install solar. There are plenty of solar incentives here, thanks to the state’s strong net metering policy, incentives from the Energy Trust of Oregon, and the federal solar tax credit. Homeowners have the potential to save big when they install solar in The Beaver State.<\/p>","breaking_news":"","6":"","rank":15,"7":15,"av_life_savings_comment":"","8":"","rebate_title":"Solar incentives, rebates, and tax credits available in Oregon","9":"Solar incentives, rebates, and tax credits available in Oregon","rebate_content":"","10":"","projects":"","11":"","advantages":"<p>The <a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy///" target=\"_blank\">advantages of installing solar panels<\/a> in Oregon is there is both utility based incentives and the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-incentives//federal-solar-tax-credit/">federal tax credit<\/a>. Solar is a great choice for the homeowner, get in while the incentives are still around.<\/p>","12":"<p>The <a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy///" target=\"_blank\">advantages of installing solar panels<\/a> in Oregon is there is both utility based incentives and the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-incentives//federal-solar-tax-credit/">federal tax credit<\/a>. Solar is a great choice for the homeowner, get in while the incentives are still around.<\/p>","disadvantages":"<p>The main <a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/" target=\"_blank\">disadvantage of installing solar panels<\/a> for your home in Oregon is that there is less overall solar irradiation in Oregon per year - this means a solar system produces less than it would in some other areas. The cost of grid power is cheap in Oregon and stretches out pay back times a little. Despite this, incentives in Oregon still make solar an excellent choice for a home or business owner in Oregon. Enter your details to <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-panel-calculators/">calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","13":"<p>The main <a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-energy//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/" target=\"_blank\">disadvantage of installing solar panels<\/a> for your home in Oregon is that there is less overall solar irradiation in Oregon per year - this means a solar system produces less than it would in some other areas. The cost of grid power is cheap in Oregon and stretches out pay back times a little. Despite this, incentives in Oregon still make solar an excellent choice for a home or business owner in Oregon. Enter your details to <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"..//solar-panel-calculators/">calculate the cost and savings you are likely to get from installing solar panels for your home<\/a>.<\/p>","useful_links":"<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.seia.org//state-solar-policy//oregon-solar/" target=\"_blank\">Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)<\/a><\/p>","14":"<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.seia.org//state-solar-policy//oregon-solar/" target=\"_blank\">Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)<\/a><\/p>","average_monthly_elec_usage":970,"15":970,"roof_pitch_degree":34,"16":34,"typical_kwh_production":1160,"17":1160,"created_at":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","18":"2019-04-10 02:11:35","incentive_overview":"<h4>Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n<p>The most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses in Oregon is the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////solarreviews.com//blog//federal-solar-tax-credit/">federal solar tax credit<\/a>. At the end of 2020, the amount of the credit will decrease from 26% to 22% of the cost of the solar installation. <\/p>\r\n<p>Because home and business owners want to get the largest incentive amount possible, solar panel installation companies will likely be flooded with new projects before year’s end. In order to maximize your savings potential, the best time to go solar in Oregon is now.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","19":"<h4>Federal solar tax credit<\/h4>\r\n<p>The most significant incentive to install solar panels for homes and businesses in Oregon is the <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////solarreviews.com//blog//federal-solar-tax-credit/">federal solar tax credit<\/a>. At the end of 2020, the amount of the credit will decrease from 26% to 22% of the cost of the solar installation. <\/p>\r\n<p>Because home and business owners want to get the largest incentive amount possible, solar panel installation companies will likely be flooded with new projects before year’s end. In order to maximize your savings potential, the best time to go solar in Oregon is now.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","updated_at":"2020-11-03 14:51:15","20":"2020-11-03 14:51:15","diy_solar":"<p>Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n<p>Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-inside ml-4\">\r\n<li>The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n<li>The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n<li>Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In Oregon, a qualified solar installer must have an Electrical Journeyman's License or a Limited Renewable Energy License (LRT). The LRT license is limited to the DC side of solar systems under 25 kW. That means you can’t work on any AC equipment. Utilities and incentive programs may have additional requirements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-panels//solar-panel-kits/">a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","21":"<p>Yes you can! In some cases, you can save $3,000 or more when you install solar yourself, even after receiving the federal tax credit. Despite the potential for savings, data from Lawrence Berkeley Labs shows that only about 3% of homeowners choose DIY solar. <\/p>\r\n<p>Reasons for this include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-disc list-inside ml-4\">\r\n<li>The permitting and inspection process for the utility, the state, and municipalities can be quite complex.<\/li>\r\n<li>The installation work is both dangerous and difficult, with electrical work having to be performed at heights.<\/li>\r\n<li>Often times, solar electricity customers will be charged a premium for DIY installations, which can limit savings.<\/li>\r\n<li>In some states, a solar system needs to be installed by a qualified solar contractor in order to take advantage of incentives. In Oregon, a qualified solar installer must have an Electrical Journeyman's License or a Limited Renewable Energy License (LRT). The LRT license is limited to the DC side of solar systems under 25 kW. That means you can’t work on any AC equipment. Utilities and incentive programs may have additional requirements.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>SolarReviews does not recommend DIY solar installations unless you have suitable skills. However, for those who do, SolarReviews published <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//solar-panels//solar-panel-kits/">a comparison table displaying solar panel kit prices from the top 10 leading solar kit websites in the US<\/a>.<\/p>","city_2_id":0,"22":0,"city_3_id":0,"23":0,"state_tax_credit":0,"24":0,"state_tax_credit_amount":"0.00","25":"0.00","diy_solar_allowed":1,"26":1,"pros":"<p>The <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/">advantages of installing solar panels<\/a> in Oregon are that there are several utility-based incentives and a net metering law, which are key to making solar a worthwhile investment. Pair those incentives with the federal tax credit and you have the potential for excellent savings.<\/p>","27":"<p>The <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/">advantages of installing solar panels<\/a> in Oregon are that there are several utility-based incentives and a net metering law, which are key to making solar a worthwhile investment. Pair those incentives with the federal tax credit and you have the potential for excellent savings.<\/p>","cons":"<p>The main <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/">disadvantage of installing solar panels<\/a> for your home in Oregon is that there is less overall sunshine in the state per year, meaning a solar system produces less here than it would in some other states. <\/p>\r\n<p>Also, the cost of grid power is cheap in Oregon, which means you get less money back for excess generation than you might in a state with higher electric prices. Despite these, incentives in Oregon still make solar an excellent choice for a home or business owner.<\/p>","28":"<p>The main <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.solarreviews.com//blog//pros-and-cons-of-solar-energy/">disadvantage of installing solar panels<\/a> for your home in Oregon is that there is less overall sunshine in the state per year, meaning a solar system produces less here than it would in some other states. <\/p>\r\n<p>Also, the cost of grid power is cheap in Oregon, which means you get less money back for excess generation than you might in a state with higher electric prices. Despite these, incentives in Oregon still make solar an excellent choice for a home or business owner.<\/p>","average_monthly_electrical_usage":0,"29":0,"other_incentives":"","30":"","pace_program":"<h4>Utility incentives<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.energytrust.org//incentives//solar-for-your-home///">Energy Trust of Oregon<\/a> offers an upfront, one-time incentive to customers of Portland General Electric and Pacific Power. Through this program, customers are paid $0.40 per watt of solar installed on their home, up to $3,200. This makes installing a residential solar system more attainable for many homeowners. <\/p>\r\n<p>But what if you’re not a customer of Portland General Electric or Pacific Power? Don’t worry, other utilities in the state offer similar programs. For example, <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////laneelectric.com//programs-services//current-programs///">Lane Electric Cooperative<\/a> will pay you $0.50 per watt installed, up to $1,000.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<h4>Property tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n<p>When a solar system is installed on a home, the value of the property goes up, and so do the property taxes. <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.oregonlaws.org//ors//307.175/">Oregon law<\/a> exempts 100% of the assessed cost of a solar system from being added to your property taxes. <\/p>\r\n<p>However, the property tax exemption only lasts until 2023. The time to install solar is now - while the exemption is still available!<\/p>","31":"<h4>Utility incentives<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.energytrust.org//incentives//solar-for-your-home///">Energy Trust of Oregon<\/a> offers an upfront, one-time incentive to customers of Portland General Electric and Pacific Power. Through this program, customers are paid $0.40 per watt of solar installed on their home, up to $3,200. This makes installing a residential solar system more attainable for many homeowners. <\/p>\r\n<p>But what if you’re not a customer of Portland General Electric or Pacific Power? Don’t worry, other utilities in the state offer similar programs. For example, <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////laneelectric.com//programs-services//current-programs///">Lane Electric Cooperative<\/a> will pay you $0.50 per watt installed, up to $1,000.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<h4>Property tax exemption<\/h4>\r\n<p>When a solar system is installed on a home, the value of the property goes up, and so do the property taxes. <a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////www.oregonlaws.org//ors//307.175/">Oregon law<\/a> exempts 100% of the assessed cost of a solar system from being added to your property taxes. <\/p>\r\n<p>However, the property tax exemption only lasts until 2023. The time to install solar is now - while the exemption is still available!<\/p>","state_tax_credit_description":"","32":"","rebates":null,"33":null,"net_metering_content":"<h4>Net metering<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////secure.sos.state.or.us//oard//viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=223380\%22>Oregon%e2%80%99s net metering policy<\/a> requires all electric providers to compensate customers when their solar PV system produces more electricity than they use. Investor-owned utilities, like Portland General Electric, have to provide 1-to1 credit equal to the retail rate of electricity for each excess kWh produced with your solar panels. These credits will then be applied to future bills to offset the cost of any energy used from the grid in future months.<\/p>\r\n<p>Municipal utilities, cooperatives, and utility districts are also required to credit excess energy, however, it only has to be credited at the avoided cost rate. The avoided cost rate is significantly lower than the retail rate, so the savings through this type of net metering are not as significant as net metering that reimburses through kWh credits or the retail rate of electricity.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>","34":"<h4>Net metering<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=https://www.solarreviews.com/"https:////secure.sos.state.or.us//oard//viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=223380\%22>Oregon%e2%80%99s net metering policy<\/a> requires all electric providers to compensate customers when their solar PV system produces more electricity than they use. Investor-owned utilities, like Portland General Electric, have to provide 1-to1 credit equal to the retail rate of electricity for each excess kWh produced with your solar panels. These credits will then be applied to future bills to offset the cost of any energy used from the grid in future months.<\/p>\r\n<p>Municipal utilities, cooperatives, and utility districts are also required to credit excess energy, however, it only has to be credited at the avoided cost rate. The avoided cost rate is significantly lower than the retail rate, so the savings through this type of net metering are not as significant as net metering that reimburses through kWh credits or the retail rate of electricity.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>"}}" data-lazy-state-abbr=""> See all local installers

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