Oregon solar & battery incentives
Oregon offers some of the most generous solar incentives in the country. Here are the Energy Trust rates effective August 5 for PGE, with Pacific Power rates continuing on the current schedule, every other utility program, and how to stack them to lower your cost.
Oregon solar incentives · updated
Energy Trust incentives by utility
National Solar has been an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally Contractor since 2009. These cash incentives apply to PGE and Pacific Power customers and are paid to your contractor, then deducted from your price.
| Incentive | Portland General ElectricEffective August 5, 2026 | Pacific PowerCurrent schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | ||
| Solar for HomesStandard residential solar incentive — paid to your trade ally and deducted from your price. | $3,500 (flat) | $2,500 (flat) |
| Battery Storage for HomesFor qualifying battery storage paired with solar. | $400/kWh up to $5,000 | $288/kWh up to $3,600 |
| Solar Within ReachIncreased incentive for income-qualified households (min. 2 kW-DC). | $1.25/W up to $7,500 | $0.85/W up to $5,250 |
| Battery Storage — Income-QualifiedIncreased storage incentive for income-qualified households (min. 3 kWh). | $500/kWh up to $6,250 | $400/kWh up to $5,000 |
| Business | ||
| Solar for Businesses | $0.10/W up to $9,500 | $0.10/W up to $10,000 |
| Battery Storage for Businesses | $300/kWh up to $9,000 | $300/kWh up to $9,000 |
| Solar Development Assistance | 100% up to $2,000 | 100% up to $2,000 |
| Battery Storage Development Assistance | 100% up to $3,000 | 100% up to $3,000 |
Pacific Power Solar for Affordable Multifamily Housing and Qualifying Nonprofits incentives step down to $0.40/W up to $24,000 on July 1, 2026; this separate multifamily change is unchanged. Energy Trust also offers programs for multifamily, nonprofits, and Tribal Nations.
Solar Within Reach income guidelines
Solar Within Reach is Energy Trust's income-qualified program, reflected in the increased incentive rows above. You must own and occupy your home, be a PGE or Pacific Power customer, and meet the income maximum for your county and household size. Select your county to check.
Annual gross household income maximums to qualify for Solar Within Reach.
| Household size | Annual income maximum |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $126,300 |
| 2 people | $144,300 |
| 3 people | $162,300 |
| 4 people | $180,300 |
| 5 people | $194,850 |
| 6 people | $209,250 |
| 7 people | $223,650 |
| 8 people | $238,050 |
Effective June 1, 2026. Income includes all gross wages, tips, rental income, public assistance, social security or pensions, self-employment income, alimony, interest, and other sources defined by the IRS for the previous tax year. Maximums are referenced from Energy Trust of Oregon. We verify your eligibility during your free assessment.
Solar incentives for Tribal Nations
National Solar also works with Oregon's Tribal Nations on solar and battery storage projects. Energy Trust offers development assistance for planning plus increased installation incentives for qualifying tribal-owned projects.
| Incentive | Portland General Electric | Pacific Power |
|---|---|---|
| Development assistance (planning) | ||
| Solar | $2,000 maximum | $2,000 maximum |
| Battery storage | $3,000 maximum | $3,000 maximum |
| Increased installation incentives | ||
| SolarProject size cap: 360 kW-AC. Minimum size: 2 kW-DC. | $1.00/watt, $50,000 project maximum ($100,000 annual customer maximum) | $1.00/watt, $40,000 project maximum ($80,000 annual customer maximum) |
| Battery storageMinimum size: 3 kWh capacity rating. Battery must connect to a solar system that meets Energy Trust qualifying standards. | $300/kWh, $9,000 maximum | $300/kWh, $9,000 maximum |
Development assistance requirements: Customer or project type is one of the following — New building, Solar + storage, Nonprofit, Government entity, Tribal Nation, Utility grant applicant.
Increased incentives require the property to be owned and operated by one of the nine federally recognized Tribal Nations of Oregon. Projects may also qualify for the federal investment tax credit — consult your tax advisor. Incentive offers are subject to funding availability and may change; we confirm current amounts with your Energy Trust trade ally.
See the incentives for your utility
Start with your electric utility to see exactly which solar and battery incentives you can claim. PGE and Pacific Power customers unlock the full Energy Trust schedule.
Portland General Electric (PGE)
Energy Trust of Oregon territory
As an Energy Trust Trade Ally since 2009, National Solar can secure the full incentive schedule for your home. Here is what is available for Portland General Electric homeowners, effective August 5, 2026:
- Solar for Homes: $3,500 (flat)
- Battery Storage for Homes: $400/kWh up to $5,000
- Solar Within Reach: $1.25/W up to $7,500
- Battery Storage — Income-Qualified: $500/kWh up to $6,250
- Net metering
- Full-retail net metering with annual true-up each March; unused credits are donated to low-income bill assistance.
- Energy Trust incentives
- Eligible for the full Energy Trust incentive schedule above (Solar for Homes, batteries, Solar Within Reach).
- Always stackable
- Oregon's property tax exemption (added home value is not taxed) applies statewide, and commercial projects may qualify for the federal Clean Electricity Investment Credit. We confirm your exact eligibility and current funding during your free assessment.
Net metering, other utilities & federal credits
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